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.
Other Russian proverbs
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A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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When the job is done, you can go for a walk.
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Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь
Bitter truth is better than sweet lies.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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In a quiet whirlpool, demons live.
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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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They do not seek good from good.
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