Significado
Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior.
Contexto cultural
In Germany, this proverb is often used with a sense of 'Ordnung' (order) and predictability. It reflects a traditional view that family background is a strong indicator of character. Similar to Germany, but sometimes used with a more self-deprecating or dark sense of humor regarding family flaws. Used frequently in rural communities where family lineages are well-known for generations. Younger generations use it ironically on social media, often tagging childhood photos that look like their current selves.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe and warm way to compliment a child by praising their parent at the same time.
Watch the tone
If said with a sigh or a roll of the eyes, it becomes a criticism of the whole family.
Significado
Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe and warm way to compliment a child by praising their parent at the same time.
Watch the tone
If said with a sigh or a roll of the eyes, it becomes a criticism of the whole family.
Shorten it
In very casual speech, you can just say 'Tja, der Apfel...' and leave the rest to the listener's imagination.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
Der Apfel fällt nicht ______ vom ______.
The standard proverb is 'nicht weit vom Stamm'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Max is a great doctor, just like his father.
This proverb is used to describe similarities between parents and children.
Match the German words with their English equivalents.
Match the components:
These are the literal translations of the phrase components.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Deine Tochter ist ja eine richtige Leseratte, genau wie du!' B: 'Ja, ______.'
The speaker is confirming a shared trait between parent and child.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDer Apfel fällt nicht ______ vom ______.
The standard proverb is 'nicht weit vom Stamm'.
Max is a great doctor, just like his father.
This proverb is used to describe similarities between parents and children.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the literal translations of the phrase components.
A: 'Deine Tochter ist ja eine richtige Leseratte, genau wie du!' B: 'Ja, ______.'
The speaker is confirming a shared trait between parent and child.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYou will be understood, but it sounds like a translation from English. Stick to 'Stamm' to sound like a native.
Usually no, but it depends on the trait you are discussing. If the parent is known for something bad, the proverb carries that weight.
In this context, it means 'trunk'. In other contexts, it can mean 'tribe' or 'stem'.
Mostly yes, but it can be used for any younger relative (like a niece or nephew) compared to an older one.
Put your lips together for 'p' and then immediately release them into an 'f' sound. It's one quick motion.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, it's very common for physical resemblance as well as personality.
'Vom' is a contraction of 'von dem'. Since 'Stamm' is masculine and 'von' takes the dative, you need 'dem'.
Yes, all the time! It's one of the most common proverbs in the German language.
No, the proverb is a fixed expression. Even if you are talking about multiple children, you still say 'Der Apfel' (singular).
Frases relacionadas
Wie der Vater, so der Sohn
synonymLike father, like son.
Das liegt in den Genen
similarThat's in the genes.
Ganz der Vater
similarJust like his father.
Art lässt nicht von Art
synonymNature does not depart from nature.
