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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Кабы знал, где упасть, так соломки бы подстелил
If I knew where I would fall, I would lay some straw there.
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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They do not seek good from good.
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An old friend is better than two new ones.
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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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There are no friends for taste and color.
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A well-fed man does not understand a starving one.
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