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Nicht den Tag vor dem Abend loben
/nɪçt deːn taːk foːɐ̯ deːm ˈaːbn̩t ˈloːbn̩/◆proverb
Don't celebrate success too soon
Man sollte den Vertrag nicht unterschreiben, bevor alle Bedingungen geklärt sind. Nicht den Tag vor dem Abend loben!
You shouldn't sign the contract before all conditions are clarified. Don't count your chickens before they hatch!
informal
A warning against premature celebration or assumption of success before it is certain, emphasizing patience and caution.
Er hat den Job schon gefeiert, aber das Interview war noch nicht einmal vorbei. Nicht den Tag vor dem Abend loben!
He already celebrated getting the job, but the interview hadn't even finished yet. Don't count your chickens before they hatch!
Die Verhandlungen sind noch nicht abgeschlossen, also sollten wir nicht zu früh triumphieren. Nicht den Tag vor dem Abend loben!
The negotiations aren't finished yet, so we shouldn't celebrate too soon. Don't celebrate success before it's finalized!
This proverb is often used to caution against overconfidence or assuming outcomes before they are certain.
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Cultural Context
This proverb reflects a cultural value of caution and patience in German-speaking cultures, often used in business, sports, and personal decision-making.
Gold Rule
Usage Rule
Use this proverb when advising someone to avoid premature celebration or assumption of success, especially in situations where outcomes are uncertain.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from German folklore and emphasizes the importance of patience and caution in assessing outcomes.
Usage Notes
This proverb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to advise against premature celebration or assumption of success.
Word Breakdown
Nicht
Not
prefixden Tag
The day
nounvor dem Abend
Before the evening
prepositional phraseloben
To praise
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