Perlen vor die Säue werfen
To cast pearls before swine; to offer something valuable to those who cannot appreciate it
In German
Perlen vor die Säue werfen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To cast pearls before swine"
Origin:This idiom comes from the Bible, Matthew 7:6: 'Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.'
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Erklär ihm nicht die hohe Kunst, das ist Perlen vor die Säue werfen.
Don't explain high art to him, that's casting pearls before swine.
- 2
Meine guten Ratschläge waren Perlen vor die Säue, er hat sie einfach ignoriert.
My good advice was casting pearls before swine, he just ignored it.
FAQ
How do you say "To cast pearls before swine; to offer something valuable to those who cannot appreciate it" in German?
"To cast pearls before swine; to offer something valuable to those who cannot appreciate it" in German is "Perlen vor die Säue werfen" (ˈpɛʁln̩ foːɐ̯ diː ˈzɔɪ̯ə ˈvɛʁfn̩). Example: Erklär ihm nicht die hohe Kunst, das ist Perlen vor die Säue werfen..
