A1 Proverb Neutral

Es ist nicht alles Gold, was glänzt.

All that glitters is not gold.

Significado

Appearances can be deceptive; not everything valuable looks so.

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Contexto cultural

This proverb is taught in primary schools as part of moral education. The phrase is a bridge between Shakespearean English and German folk wisdom. It is frequently used in business journalism to describe failed startups.

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Memorize the rhythm

The proverb has a natural, rhythmic flow. Say it aloud to memorize the cadence.

Significado

Appearances can be deceptive; not everything valuable looks so.

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Memorize the rhythm

The proverb has a natural, rhythmic flow. Say it aloud to memorize the cadence.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the proverb.

Es ist nicht alles Gold, ______ glänzt.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: was

'Was' is the relative pronoun for 'alles'.

Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?

When is it best to use this phrase?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When someone is suspicious of a deal.

It is a warning against being fooled by appearances.

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Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Es ist nicht alles Gold, ______ glänzt.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: was

'Was' is the relative pronoun for 'alles'.

Which situation is appropriate for this proverb? Choose A2

When is it best to use this phrase?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When someone is suspicious of a deal.

It is a warning against being fooled by appearances.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, it is often used to describe people who seem nice but have bad intentions.

Frases relacionadas

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Schein trügt

synonym

Appearances deceive.

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Zu schön, um wahr zu sein

similar

Too good to be true.

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