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Mänskliga Relationer - Familj

Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "barn är de fattigas rikedomar" och "blod är tjockare än vatten" skildrar familjen på engelska.

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Human Relationships
blood is thicker than water

used to suggest that family bonds are stronger and more significant than other relationships, indicating that familial ties should be prioritized over friendships or other associations

Familjeband är oftast starkare än andra relationer

Familjeband är oftast starkare än andra relationer

Ex: Despite their occasional disagreements, the siblings always stood by each other's side, as they believed that blood is thicker than water. 
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the apple does not [fall] far from the tree

used to highlight the notion that children often share similarities or traits with their parents or family members

Barn liknar ofta sina föräldrar

Barn liknar ofta sina föräldrar

Ex: When I met Tom's parents, it became clear why he is such a kind and generous person - the apple does not fall far from the tree. 
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a bad tree does not yield good apples

used to imply that bad parents are unlikely to raise good children

Dåliga föräldrar uppfostrar sällan goda barn

Dåliga föräldrar uppfostrar sällan goda barn

Ex: The man grew up in a household with abusive parents, but he was determined to break the cycle and raise his own children differently, knowing that a bad tree does not yield good apples. 
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children are certain cares but uncertain comforts

used to imply that while raising children can bring happiness, it also brings a lot of responsibilities and worries

Att uppfostra barn innebär glädje,  ansvar och oro

Att uppfostra barn innebär glädje, ansvar och oro

Ex: When considering whether or not to start a family, it's important to keep in mind that children are certain cares but uncertain comforts and be prepared for the challenges of parenting. 
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children are poor men's riches

used to imply that poor men may lack material riches, but they can still find emotional fulfillment and pride in their children's accomplishments

Barn kan vara familjens känslomässiga rikedom

Barn kan vara familjens känslomässiga rikedom

Ex: Although they struggled to make ends meet, the Johnsons took pride in their children's academic achievements and aspirations.  As the saying goes, children are poor men's riches. 
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happy is he that is happy in his children

used to suggest that a parent's joy is not in their own achievements or possessions but in the well-being and happiness of their children

Barnens lycka är föräldrarnas lycka

Barnens lycka är föräldrarnas lycka

Ex: The mother watched her children playing in the garden, and she felt a sense of peace and happiness; happy is he that is happy in his children, she thought to herself. 
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it is a wise child that knows (its|his|her) own father

used to suggest that one should make an effort to learn about one's roots and history in order to be wise

Att känna sina familjerötter är en del av visdom

Att känna sina familjerötter är en del av visdom

Ex: John took the time to study his family tree and learn about his ancestors, their values and struggles.  It is a wise child that knows its own father. 
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