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Mänskliga Egenskaper och Kvaliteter - Naturliga Egenskaper och Tendenzer

Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "natur överträffar omvårdnad" och "en leopard kan inte ändra sina fläckar" skildrar naturliga drag och tendenser på engelska.

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Human Traits & Qualities
a leopard cannot change its spots

used to imply that a person's fundamental nature or character is difficult and unlikely to change, even if they try

En människas grundläggande natur är svår att förändra

En människas grundläggande natur är svår att förändra

Ex: He promised to stop lying, but I am skeptical because a leopard cannot change its spots. 
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an ape is an ape, a varlet is a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet

used to imply that a person's true nature or identity cannot be disguised or changed by outward appearances, such as clothing or social status

Ett fint yttre förändrar inte den sanna naturen

Ett fint yttre förändrar inte den sanna naturen

Ex: Just because she has a lot of money doesn't mean she's a good person; an ape is an ape, a varlet is a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet. 
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the wolf (may|might) lose his teeth, but never his nature

used to emphasize that a person or creature's fundamental qualities and character are innate and unlikely to change, despite the passage of time or the influence of external factors

Tiden förändrar inte den sanna naturen

Tiden förändrar inte den sanna naturen

Ex: He might act like he's changed, but remember, a wolf may lose his teeth, but never his nature. 
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the fox (may|might) grow grey, but never good

used to suggest that a person's inherent character or nature is unlikely to change, even with age or experience

Ålder förbättrar inte nödvändigtvis en dålig natur

Ålder förbättrar inte nödvändigtvis en dålig natur

Ex: It's hard to trust someone who has a history of deceit because a fox may grow grey, but never good. 
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born, not made

used to suggest that certain qualities or abilities are innate and cannot be acquired through training or education

Vissa egenskaper är medfödda,  inte inlärda

Vissa egenskaper är medfödda, inte inlärda

Ex: Some people are just naturally good at math, and no amount of practice can change that because it's a case of born, not made. 
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you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

used to suggest that one cannot turn something of low quality or little value into something of high quality or great value, no matter how much effort is put into it

Dålig kvalitet kan inte förvandlas till hög kvalitet

Dålig kvalitet kan inte förvandlas till hög kvalitet

Ex: The chef knew that no matter how much he cooked it, a tough piece of meat could never be turned into a gourmet dish - you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. 
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nature passes nurture

used to suggest that a person's innate qualities and traits have a greater impact on their development and behavior than external factors such as upbringing or environment

Medfödda egenskaper kan påverka mer än uppfostran

Medfödda egenskaper kan påverka mer än uppfostran

Ex: The coach believed that nature passes nurture, and that some athletes are just naturally more talented than others, regardless of their training and practice. 
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a crow is never whiter for washing itself often

used to imply that a person's inherent character or nature cannot be changed by changing their external appearance or behavior

Att ändra utseende förändrar inte den sanna naturen

Att ändra utseende förändrar inte den sanna naturen

Ex: Don't be fooled by his attempts to appear trustworthy; a crow is never whiter for washing itself often. 
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send a fool to market and a fool he (will|shall) return

used to imply that a foolish person will remain foolish no matter how many opportunities or experiences they have

Erfarenhet ensam gör inte en dåre klok

Erfarenhet ensam gör inte en dåre klok

Ex: My boss always says that send a fool to market and a fool he will return, whenever someone suggests training a difficult employee, because he believes that some people are just not capable of improving their skills or work ethic. 
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a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf

used to highlight the tendency of individuals to quickly lose interest or forget about something or someone they once cared deeply about

Även starkt intresse kan snabbt försvinna

Även starkt intresse kan snabbt försvinna

Ex: Maria had been part of a social group, but when she had a falling out with one of the members, they quickly excluded her and moved on, proving that a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf. 
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we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed

used to suggest that from the moment of our birth, we express dissatisfaction and continue to do so throughout our lives, often ending with unfulfilled expectations and disappointment

Människor lever ofta livet missnöjda och klagande

Människor lever ofta livet missnöjda och klagande

Ex: Despite all the success she's achieved, Mary always seems to find something to complain about.  It's like she's never really happy with anything.  We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed. 
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what is bred in the bone (will|shall) come out in the flesh

used to suggest that a person's innate tendencies or characteristics, inherited from their ancestors, will eventually become apparent in their actions or personality and are difficult to change

Medfödda egenskaper visar sig till slut

Medfödda egenskaper visar sig till slut

Ex: Despite her best efforts to be kind and compassionate, her innate selfishness couldn't be suppressed, proving that what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh. 
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