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gut gekaut ist halb verdaut

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, well chewed is half digested.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡuːt ɡəˈkaʊ̯t ɪst halp fɛɐ̯ˈdaʊ̯t/
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Proverb

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gut gekaut ist halb verdaut

  1. chew your food well before swallowing it; don't eat too fast