7 MOST BEAUTIFUL German Sayings

Hey rabbits!
Today I want to share my pick of the 7 most beautiful German sayings with you. No, it's not going to be just another video about sayings, it's something special. :)

All these sayings mean something to me, they are not only beautiful, they also tell you valuable life lessons. They make you start thinking and working on yourself.

I hope you like these sayings as much as I do. Share your personal favourites in the comments and tell me what you think about mine.

Have fun with today's episode! :)

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[spike.M.M.Krueger]

"Liebe mich dann, wenn ich es am wenigsten verdient habe, denn dann brauche ich es am meisten."
"Love me when I have earned it the least, because then I need it most."

Ist zwar eher ein Zitat aber ich finde ihn besonders schön.
Da wir schon bei schön sind... Ein sehr sehr schöner Beitrag!
Hat mich mal wieder zum nachdenken und träumen angeregt.
Genieße deinen Kanal sehr!
Weiter so my Lady^^
Huld und Gruß von der Ostseeküste

[ThomasKossatz]

Hallo Trixie, interessant wie Du die Sprichworte interpretierst. "Gras über etwas wachsen lassen" ist auch die Taktik von Seriendieben, die Pause machen, um nicht erwischt zu werden. "Wer den Pfennig nicht ehrt..." ist auch eine Entschuldigung von geizigen Menschen. Ich denke da an den Schotten, der sich beim Tischler ein Angebot für das Anspitzen seines Zahnstochers holt und nach einem Tag mit den Worten zurückkommt: "Unser Verein hat entschieden: Wir machen das."

Beim "Seele baumeln lassen" habe ich mich von Dir ertappt gefühlt: Ich hatte ein Bild vor meinem geistigen Auge wie ich an einem See auf einem Bootsanlieger sitze, die Beine baumeln lasse und den Sonnenübergang über dem Wasser beobachte - fast genau dass, was Du beschreibst.

Ein sehr persönliches Video von Dir. Pferde würde ich nicht mir Dir stehlen, aber eine kuschelige Wolldecke würde ich Dir holen, damit Dir beim Seele baumeln lassen in der Abendstimmung nicht kalt wird :)

Dankeschön.

[jooleebilly]

I really like both "let the soul dangle" and the one about "if a person doesn't respect the penny they don't deserve the dollar." That one seems very German and very true! Have you hear the idiom "Throwing good money after bad"? It means to spend more money on something that has already failed, like you refuse to give up on a bad investment instead of walking away from it and lose more money in the process. "If you keep paying to fix that car you already spent a lot on, but it still doesn't work, you'll just be throwing good money after bad."

[blatherskite]

"May you be reinscribed in the book of life" - Jewish saying. I like it.

[jamesmartin]

... words of wisdom, thank you Ms.Trixie. I would like to add this "More substance than resemblance..." my scout master once said this over a camp fire when I was a young Boy Scout, later in life I found out he got it from an old German documentary. These words have not left me even to this day... Now I can add your words "Those that don't value the cent... does not deserve the dollar"

[merle]

I'm German too and I looove "Die Seele baumeln lassen". It's almost like a poem. I also really like "Leben und leben lassen" - "Live and let live", cause it conveys such an important message...

[MoeffMaehUndMuh]

did anyone else get super startled by the moving pillow in 0:40?😂😂

[SUBcyclist]

Thank you for sharing these great sayings. The first one seems somewhat Buddhist-like, and describes a state of mind that is challenging to achieve, but that can be very liberating. The second saying is equally as meaningful. In the US, we have devised a more crude way of conveying this sentiment - A friend will help you move, but a good friend will help you move...a body. This means that a friend will help you move your belongings to a new house or apartment, but a friend is extraordinary if she/helps you with a very, very tough situation; like moving the body of someone you may have 'terminated, ' accidentally, or otherwise. The German expression is a bit more eloquent. Vielen dank!

[lifelessons]

I think, "für jemanden eine Lanze brechen" (to break a lance for somebody) is also a very beautiful saying! :) to go in a fight for someone, to help him, to speak up for him... Surely it derives back from medieval times, where knights confronted each other in duels and wanted to impress the princess of the court. This makes the saying even more beautiful. :) It's like a window from which you can gaze into the past, like a relic...:)
Excuse me for my bad school English but I hope, some of you got at least a little portion from what I've written...:S

Und wieder einmal ein wunderschönes Video! :) Ich liebe es, wenn du den Menschen hier draussen zeigst, wie schön die Deutsche Sprache doch ist! :) Grüsse aus Zürich! :D

[larona]

"Das ist doch Schnee von gestern" ist auch ein wunderschönes Sprichwort wie ich finde 😊

[Chujutsu]

"Straighten the tree while it's a sapling"

It means to correct bad habits before they set in

[magentazotigh]

german may sound a bit harsh, but it sure is a beautiful language.
having such sayings, makes me want to learn them all.

[richardh]

It could just be me, but it looks like Trixie is almost crying while explaining some of these meanings. Which is sad, but also very beautiful at the same time.

[Seegalgalguntijak]

I still think the best German saying is the golden rule to live by: Was Du nicht willst, das man Dir tu, das füg' auch keinem andren zu.

[Countryen]

Oh my, that bunny-pillow! Happy Easter! Uuuu~
I would add this lovely saying of: "Die Radieschen von unten wachsen sehen" for someone who dies (especially little animals) (en: "Watching the radish from beneath")

[FUBAR]

I loved that last one. That was deep. I don't know what it is but your voice and accent always makes me want to sit and let my soul dangle. Soothing.

[Goldmarie]

"Der Teufel ist ein Eichhörnchen" habe ich noch nie gehört.

[maksphoto]

The only German saying I remember is "Morgen, morgen, nur nicht heute, sagen alle faulen Leute." Tomorrow, tomorrow, not today, all the lazy people say.

[timdavis]

I really love the depth, intelligence and poetic nature of this video. Trixi your German videos are wonderful. You show the beauty and depth of the German language that few other resources do. Thank you :-)

[twinjuno]

ok, you win. i almost skipped this one as "just another..." but it was a thrill. 'specially the "tooth of time." thanks again, for another lovely video.