Signification
People who make a lot of noise or threats are often harmless.
Contexte culturel
Germans value directness, but this proverb is a common way to handle 'unnecessary' noise. Used similarly in Austria, often with a slightly more relaxed tone.
Use it for comfort
Use this to comfort someone who is worried about a loud person.
Signification
People who make a lot of noise or threats are often harmless.
Use it for comfort
Use this to comfort someone who is worried about a loud person.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Hunde, die bellen, _____ nicht.
The proverb specifically mentions biting as the action that doesn't happen.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesHunde, die bellen, _____ nicht.
The proverb specifically mentions biting as the action that doesn't happen.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is a standard proverb.
Expressions liées
Heiße Luft
synonymHot air/empty talk