A1 Proverb Neutral

Waar rook is, is vuur.

Where there is smoke, there is fire.

Significado

Rumors usually have some truth behind them.

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Contexto cultural

Dutch people are pragmatic. This phrase is used to justify being skeptical of 'too good to be true' stories. Used similarly to the Netherlands, often in political discourse.

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Don't overthink

Just remember the image of smoke and fire.

Significado

Rumors usually have some truth behind them.

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Don't overthink

Just remember the image of smoke and fire.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the proverb.

Waar rook is, is ___.

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

The proverb is 'Waar rook is, is vuur'.

What does this mean?

When do you use this phrase?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When you hear rumors

It refers to rumors having truth, not literal fire.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Waar rook is, is ___.

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

The proverb is 'Waar rook is, is vuur'.

What does this mean? Choose A2

When do you use this phrase?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When you hear rumors

It refers to rumors having truth, not literal fire.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it's a standard proverb.

Frases relacionadas

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Geen rook zonder vuur

synonym

No smoke without fire.

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