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Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm

Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior; like father, like son/daughter

In German

Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm

Der AP-fel felt nikht VYT fom SHTAM
Literal Translation
The apple does not fall far from the trunk
Meaning
Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior; like father, like son/daughter.

Equivalent:"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Sein Vater war ein berühmter Musiker, und er ist auch sehr talentiert. Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.

    His father was a famous musician, and he is also very talented. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

  2. 2

    Sie ist genauso stur wie ihre Mutter. Der Apfel fällt eben nicht weit vom Stamm.

    She is just as stubborn as her mother. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

FAQ

How do you say "Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior; like father, like son/daughter" in German?

"Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior; like father, like son/daughter" in German is "Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm" (Der AP-fel felt nikht VYT fom SHTAM). Example: Sein Vater war ein berühmter Musiker, und er ist auch sehr talentiert. Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm..

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