Meaning
Only the individual knows their own difficulties and suffering.
Cultural Background
Very common in daily speech to avoid conflict. Used in more traditional contexts. Understood as a sign of wisdom. Used to emphasize individual responsibility.
Use it to end a debate
It is a perfect 'conversation stopper' when you want to end an intrusive line of questioning.
Meaning
Only the individual knows their own difficulties and suffering.
Use it to end a debate
It is a perfect 'conversation stopper' when you want to end an intrusive line of questioning.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
Cada um sabe onde o sapato ____ aperta.
The indirect object pronoun 'lhe' is used to indicate who is being pinched.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesCada um sabe onde o sapato ____ aperta.
The indirect object pronoun 'lhe' is used to indicate who is being pinched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very close relationship; otherwise, it might sound unprofessional.
Related Phrases
Cada um sabe de si
synonymEveryone knows about themselves.
