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was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, what little Jack doesn't learn, old Jack will learn nevermore.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vas ˈhɛnsçən nɪçt ˈlɛʁnt lɛʁnt ˈhans ˈnɪmɐmeːɐ̯/, /... nɪmɐˈmeːɐ̯/
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Proverb

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was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr

  1. you can't teach an old dog new tricks

See also

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