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Vardag - Ålder

Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "en gammal man är två gånger ett barn" och "en gammal man är två gånger ett barn" skildrar ålder på engelska.

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a man is as old as he feels himself to be

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

Man är så gammal som man känner sig

Man är så gammal som man känner sig

Ex: The retiree took up a new hobby and felt rejuvenated, realizing that a man is as old as he feels himself to be. 
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an old man is twice a child

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

Äldre kan behöva omsorg som barn

Äldre kan behöva omsorg som barn

Ex: When my grandfather became forgetful and needed constant care, I understood the truth behind the saying an old man is twice a child. 
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early ripe, early rotten

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

Tidig framgång kan följas av tidig nedgång

Tidig framgång kan följas av tidig nedgång

Ex: My grandfather always said early ripe, early rotten when talking about child prodigies, believing that their early success often led to burnout or disappointment later in life. 
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every man is (either|) a fool or physician by (forty|thirty)

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

Vid medelåldern bör man ha lärt sig av erfarenheten

Vid medelåldern bör man ha lärt sig av erfarenheten

Ex: My father always told me that every man is a fool or physician by forty, so I made sure to learn from my mistakes and make better decisions as I approached that milestone age. 
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life begins at forty

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

Fyrtio kan vara början på en ny och givande fas

Fyrtio kan vara början på en ny och givande fas

Ex: Don't worry about getting older, remember that life begins at forty and there's still so much to look forward to. 
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other times, other manners

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

Seder och beteenden förändras med tiden

Seder och beteenden förändras med tiden

Ex: In the past, it was common to send handwritten letters but nowadays email is the preferred method of communication, other times, other manners. 
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there is many a good tune played on an old fiddle

used to suggest that even though something or someone may be old and worn out, they can still be effective and have value

Hög ålder tar inte bort förmåga och värde

Hög ålder tar inte bort förmåga och värde

Ex: The vintage car may not have the latest technology, but it still runs smoothly and turns heads on the road.  There is many a good tune played on an old fiddle. 
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(the|) youth must be served

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

Unga bör få möjlighet att växa och lära sig

Unga bör få möjlighet att växa och lära sig

Ex: It's time to step aside and let the younger generation take over because, after all, youth must be served. 
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youth will have its (fling|swing)

used to emphasize that young people should be allowed to explore and experiment with their lives, make mistakes, and learn from them

Unga bör få prova och göra misstag

Unga bör få prova och göra misstag

Ex: Some people worry that teenagers are making bad choices, but it's important to remember that youth will have its fling. 
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