was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr

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/
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Proverb

was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr

  1. you can't teach an old dog new tricks

See also
  • früh übt sich, wer ein Meister werden will
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