Bedeutung
Intelligence and cleverness are often more effective than brute force.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Often used by older generations to teach children how to handle tools or solve household problems. Commonly used in workplace environments to encourage efficiency over 'brute' work.
Use it as advice
It is a very polite way to tell someone they are doing something the hard way.
Bedeutung
Intelligence and cleverness are often more effective than brute force.
Use it as advice
It is a very polite way to tell someone they are doing something the hard way.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
Más vale maña que ______.
The proverb specifically contrasts skill with force.
When should you use this phrase?
A friend is trying to force a stuck drawer open. What do you say?
This is the perfect context for suggesting a strategic approach.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
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Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenMás vale maña que ______.
The proverb specifically contrasts skill with force.
A friend is trying to force a stuck drawer open. What do you say?
This is the perfect context for suggesting a strategic approach.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it is generally seen as helpful advice.
Verwandte Redewendungen
El saber no ocupa lugar
similarKnowledge doesn't take up space.
Poco a poco se va lejos
builds onLittle by little one goes far.
