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Kleinvieh macht auch Mist
In German
Kleinvieh macht auch Mist
kline-fee makhkt oukh mist
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📖 Literal Translation
Small cattle also make manure
💡 Meaning
Even small contributions or earnings, when accumulated, can amount to something significant.
🌍 Equivalent:"Every little bit helps / Many a mickle makes a muckle"
📜 Origin:A rural proverb. While large animals produce a lot of manure, even many small animals collectively contribute a significant amount, symbolizing the value of small, consistent efforts or gains.
Example Sentences
1
Diese kleinen Nebeneinnahmen scheinen nicht viel zu sein, aber Kleinvieh macht auch Mist.
These small side incomes don't seem like much, but every little bit helps.
2
Ich spare jeden Tag nur einen Euro, aber Kleinvieh macht auch Mist.
I only save one euro every day, but every little bit adds up.