Dagelijks Leven - Leeftijd
Ontdek hoe Engelse spreekwoorden als "een oude man is twee keer een kind" en "een oude man is twee keer een kind" de leeftijd in het Engels weergeven.
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used to say that a person's age is not solely determined by the number of years they have lived, but by their physical and mental state
een man is zo oud als hij zich voelt
used to imply that as a person ages, they become more childlike in their behavior and needs, emphasizing the importance of treating the elderly with care and respect
een oude man is tweemaal een kind
used to suggest that someone who achieves success or matures too quickly or too early in life may also experience a decline or downfall earlier than others
used to imply that as a person reaches middle age, they either gain wisdom and expertise from their experiences or remain foolish due to their inability to learn from mistakes
iedere man is op zijn veertigste een dwaas of een arts
used to suggest that the second half of life can be as rewarding as the first, as the age of forty allows more time and resources to focus on personal interests
used to suggest that customs, behavior, and social norms change over time, and what is acceptable or expected in one era or culture may not be in another
andere tijden, andere manieren
used to suggest that even though something or someone may be old and worn out, they can still be effective and have value
Er wordt veel een goed deuntje gespeeld op een oude viool
used to imply that young people should be given opportunities to grow, learn, and express themselves while being treated with patience and understanding to nurture their potential
de jeugd moet gediend worden
used to emphasize that young people should be allowed to explore and experiment with their lives, make mistakes, and learn from them
de jeugd zal zijn gang gaan