Russian proverb of the week
Яйца курицу не учат
With accent marks:
Я́йца ку́рицу не у́чат.
Translation:
Eggs don't teach the chicken.
Meaning:
The meaning of this proverb is simple: an inexperienced person can not teach anything the experienced one. You can often hear that from parents talking to their children.
Did you find an error? Help us correct it please!
Other Russian proverbs
-
Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
-
The one who walks will go through.
-
Silent means consent.
-
Not everything that glitters is gold.
-
There is no smoke without fire.
-
Crowded, but not aggrieved.
-
Как аукнется, так и откликнется
What goes around comes around.
-
Your own shirt is closer to your body.
Subscribe and receive notifications about new Russian proverbs in your inbox