Bedeutung
Don't criticize if you have faults.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes appreciate directness but dislike arrogance. Using this proverb is a socially acceptable way to humble someone. The proverb is identical in meaning and usage, reflecting shared Northern European values of fairness. The proverb is well-known and carries the same weight regarding moral integrity. Often used in political discourse to point out the hypocrisy of opposing parties.
Use it sparingly
Don't use this in every argument, or you will sound like you are lecturing people.
Tone matters
Say it with a calm, neutral tone to avoid sounding aggressive.
Bedeutung
Don't criticize if you have faults.
Use it sparingly
Don't use this in every argument, or you will sound like you are lecturing people.
Tone matters
Say it with a calm, neutral tone to avoid sounding aggressive.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Man skal ikke kaste med sten, når man selv bor i et ________.
The proverb refers to a house made of glass.
What does this proverb mean?
If someone says this to you, what are they telling you?
It is a metaphor for hypocrisy, not construction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Du er altid så sent på den!' B: '________'
This is the correct use of the proverb to point out hypocrisy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenMan skal ikke kaste med sten, når man selv bor i et ________.
The proverb refers to a house made of glass.
If someone says this to you, what are they telling you?
It is a metaphor for hypocrisy, not construction.
A: 'Du er altid så sent på den!' B: '________'
This is the correct use of the proverb to point out hypocrisy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenDet kan være, hvis du siger det for at være ond. Brug det som en venlig påmindelse.
Kun hvis du er meget sikker på din sag, og det er en uformel arbejdsplads.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Fej for egen dør
synonymSweep in front of your own door.
At pege fingre
contrastTo point fingers.