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Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift

In German

Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

AY-nem ge-SHENK-ten GAUL SHOUT man nisht ins MAUL

Literal Translation

One does not look a gifted horse in the mouth

Meaning

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift.

Equivalent:"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"

Origin:A very old European proverb. A horse's age and health can be determined by its teeth. The idiom advises against scrutinizing a gift for flaws.

Example Sentences

1
Die neue Kaffeemaschine ist nicht perfekt, aber einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul.
The new coffee machine isn't perfect, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
2
Auch wenn die Farbe nicht ganz passt, einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul.
Even if the color doesn't quite match, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

FAQ

How do you say "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift" in German?

"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift" in German is "Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul" (AY-nem ge-SHENK-ten GAUL SHOUT man nisht ins MAUL). Example: Die neue Kaffeemaschine ist nicht perfekt, aber einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul..

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