Früh schlafen, früh aufstehen

/fʁyː ˈʃlaːfn̩, fʁyː ˈaʊ̯fˌʃteːn/
early to bed, early to rise

Meine Großmutter hat immer gesagt: 'Früh schlafen, früh aufstehen macht einen gesunden Menschen.'

My grandmother always said: 'Early to bed, early to rise makes a healthy person.'


informal

A proverb emphasizing the health and productivity benefits of going to bed early and waking up early.

Wenn du früh schlafen gehst und früh aufstehst, hast du mehr Energie für den Tag.

If you go to bed early and wake up early, you'll have more energy for the day.

Früh schlafen, früh aufstehen ist ein guter Lebensstil für Studenten.

Early to bed, early to rise is a good lifestyle for students.

This phrase is often used to encourage healthy habits and discipline.

Related Phrases

Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurmproverb
The early bird catches the worm

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on discipline and productivity in German-speaking regions.

Gold Rule

Usage

Use this phrase to encourage healthy habits or to praise someone's disciplined routine.

Word Origin

This phrase is a traditional German proverb that reflects the cultural value of discipline and early rising.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in advice or motivational contexts, often to encourage better sleep habits.

Word Breakdown

früh
early
adverb
+
schlafen
to sleep
verb
+
aufstehen
to get up
verb
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