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Man muss das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist
In German
Man muss das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist
man moos das eye-zen shmee-den zo-lang-e es heis ist
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📖 Literal Translation
One must forge the iron while it is hot
💡 Meaning
One should take advantage of an opportunity while it is available and favorable.
🌍 Equivalent:"Strike while the iron is hot"
📜 Origin:Derived from blacksmithing, where iron must be hot to be malleable and shaped. If it cools, it becomes hard and unworkable. This applies metaphorically to seizing opportunities.
Example Sentences
1
Die Firma expandiert gerade, also muss man das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist und sich bewerben.
The company is expanding right now, so you have to strike while the iron is hot and apply.
2
Zögere nicht zu lange, man muss das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist.
Don't hesitate too long, you have to strike while the iron is hot.