Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Serbian term or phrase:
Pametniji popušta.
English translation:
the smarter one backs down, the cleverer gives in
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Pametniji popušta.
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ovo je izreka, treba mi prevod na engleski.
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| 4 +1 | the smarter one backs down, the cleverer gives in |
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| 4 +1 | Every fool is quick to quarrel /By yielding you conquer |
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Serbian term (edited):
Pametniji popušta
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the smarter one backs down, the cleverer gives in
2. Proverbs
Example 1: „Der Klügere gibt nach.“
Translation: The cleverer gives in.
Explanation: The Proverb is about disputes and their solution. If somebody is engaged in an argument and both parties don’t want to deviate from their point of view, the smarter one backs down to ensure peace.
https://deirdremendez.wordpress.com/about/parental-teachings...
Cultural Value: Tolerance, conflict avoidance
Analysis: It is important to avoid unnecessary conflicts and to show tolerance for differently minded people.
Example 1: „Der Klügere gibt nach.“
Translation: The cleverer gives in.
Explanation: The Proverb is about disputes and their solution. If somebody is engaged in an argument and both parties don’t want to deviate from their point of view, the smarter one backs down to ensure peace.
https://deirdremendez.wordpress.com/about/parental-teachings...
Cultural Value: Tolerance, conflict avoidance
Analysis: It is important to avoid unnecessary conflicts and to show tolerance for differently minded people.
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Serbian term (edited):
Pametniji popušta
Every fool is quick to quarrel /By yielding you conquer
Ako tražimo engleski ekvivalent
- Every fool is quick to quarrel
http://biblehub.com/proverbs/20-3.htm
- Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel.
- Quarreling is for Fools!
Druga mogućnost:
Cedendo victor abibis - Popuštaj i otićićeš kao pobednik. Ovidije - Pametniji popušta.
http://forum.mojepravo.net/new/b2/blogs/blog4.php/latinske-i...
Cede repugnanti; cedendo victor abibis.
Yield to him who opposes you; by yielding you conquer.
Ovid—Ars Amatoria. II. 197.
http://www.bartleby.com/78/169.html
- Every fool is quick to quarrel
http://biblehub.com/proverbs/20-3.htm
- Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel.
- Quarreling is for Fools!
Druga mogućnost:
Cedendo victor abibis - Popuštaj i otićićeš kao pobednik. Ovidije - Pametniji popušta.
http://forum.mojepravo.net/new/b2/blogs/blog4.php/latinske-i...
Cede repugnanti; cedendo victor abibis.
Yield to him who opposes you; by yielding you conquer.
Ovid—Ars Amatoria. II. 197.
http://www.bartleby.com/78/169.html
Discussion
http://www.vgtreninzi.rs/blog/pametniji-popusta-magarac-ne-d...
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