Семь раз отмерь, один отрежь
With accent marks:
Семь раз отме́рь, оди́н отре́жь.
Translation:
Measure seven times, cut one.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb warns us against making spontaneous decisions, reminds us that we must weigh each step and foresee the consequences of our actions in advance.
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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A bird is visible by its flight.
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Appetite comes with eating.
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A bad example is contagious.
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There is no bad withouth good.
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A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar.
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На Бога надейся, а сам не плошай
Put your trust in God, but don't make mistakes yourself
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Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
One head is good, but two ones are better.
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