Друзья познаются в беде
With accent marks:
Друзья́ познаю́тся в беде́.
Translation:
You see your friends in the times of trouble.
Meaning:
This proverb is about a true friendship. It often happens in life that people have many friends who only call themselves friends. But should a disaster happen, only a few of them are ready to help.
The closest English equivalent is: "A friend in need is a friend indeed".
Other Russian proverbs
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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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When I eat I am deaf and mute.
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They do not seek good from good.
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Как аукнется, так и откликнется
What goes around comes around.
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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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По одёжке встречают, по уму провожают
You are greeted by your clothes but bid farewell by your mind.
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