Die Spreu vom Weizen trennen
To distinguish between what is valuable or good and what is worthless or bad; to separate the good from the bad
In German
Die Spreu vom Weizen trennen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To separate the wheat from the chaff"
Origin:This idiom has biblical roots, referring to the agricultural process of winnowing, where the light, worthless chaff is separated from the heavy, valuable grain.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Bei der Bewerberauswahl müssen wir die Spreu vom Weizen trennen.
In selecting candidates, we need to separate the wheat from the chaff.
- 2
Nach der Prüfung wird sich zeigen, wer wirklich gelernt hat und die Spreu vom Weizen getrennt wird.
After the exam, it will become clear who really studied and the wheat will be separated from the chaff.
FAQ
How do you say "To distinguish between what is valuable or good and what is worthless or bad; to separate the good from the bad" in German?
"To distinguish between what is valuable or good and what is worthless or bad; to separate the good from the bad" in German is "Die Spreu vom Weizen trennen" (Dee SHPROY fom VY-tsen TREN-nen). Example: Bei der Bewerberauswahl müssen wir die Spreu vom Weizen trennen..
