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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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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A holy place is never empty.
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Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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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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Бесплатный сыр только в мышеловке
Free cheese is only in a mousetrap.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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A bad example is contagious.
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