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German
Etymology
Literally, “what little Jack doesn't learn, old Jack will learn nevermore”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /vas ˈhɛnsçən nɪçt ˈlɛʁnt lɛʁnt ˈhans ˈnɪmɐmeːɐ̯/, /... nɪmɐˈmeːɐ̯/
Proverb
was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr
- you can't teach an old dog new tricks
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