B1 Proverb Neutral

Neue Besen kehren gut.

New brooms sweep clean.

Meaning

New people or methods often bring positive changes and efficiency.

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Cultural Background

Often used with a sense of irony in corporate settings. Commonly used in business to describe new management. Used in both professional and household contexts. Used to describe political or organizational shifts.

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Don't overthink it

It's a very common proverb, don't worry about the grammar too much.

Meaning

New people or methods often bring positive changes and efficiency.

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Don't overthink it

It's a very common proverb, don't worry about the grammar too much.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

Neue Besen _______ gut.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kehren

The verb 'kehren' (to sweep) is the correct term for brooms.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

Neue Besen _______ gut.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kehren

The verb 'kehren' (to sweep) is the correct term for brooms.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Not necessarily, but be careful using it to someone's face.

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