Wer früh beginnt, hat mehr Zeit

/veːɐ̯ fʁyː bɛˈɡɪnpt ˈhaːt meːɐ̯ tsaɪt/

proverb★Intermediate— starting early gives you more time◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

Starting tasks early allows for better time management and reduces stress.

¶ Literal Meaning

Those who begin early have more time

Literal Breakdown

Werwho+frühearly+beginntbegins+hathas+mehr Zeitmore time

◇ Mental Image

The image of starting early to have more time later, like planning a journey with extra time to spare.

◈ When to Use

A parent telling their child to start their homework early so they have time to play later.

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the German cultural value of punctuality and planning ahead, which is highly valued in both personal and professional contexts.

general

This proverb emphasizes the value of starting tasks early to have more time to complete them or to enjoy other activities later.

Wer früh mit dem Lernen beginnt, hat mehr Zeit für Hobbys.

Those who start studying early have more time for hobbies.

Im Beruf ist es wichtig, Projekte früh zu beginnen, um Stress zu vermeiden.

In business, it's important to start projects early to avoid stress.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage punctuality and time management.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Früh übt sich, wer ein Meister werden willproverb

Practice early if you want to become a master

Wer rastet, der rostetproverb

Those who rest, rust

💡Pro Tip

Time Management

Use this proverb to remind yourself to start tasks early to avoid last-minute stress.

⚡Gold Rule

Proverb Usage

This proverb is often used to encourage people to start tasks early to have more time later.

📖Word Origin

This proverb is a traditional German saying that reflects the cultural value of punctuality and planning ahead.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to encourage people to start tasks early.

Word Breakdown

Wer früh beginnt

those who start early

phrase

hat mehr Zeit

have more time

phrase

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

Wer früh beginnt, hat mehr Zeit

/veːɐ̯ fʁyː bɛˈɡɪnpt ˈhaːt meːɐ̯ tsaɪt/

proverb★Intermediate— starting early gives you more time◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

Starting tasks early allows for better time management and reduces stress.

¶ Literal Meaning

Those who begin early have more time

Literal Breakdown

Werwho+frühearly+beginntbegins+hathas+mehr Zeitmore time

◇ Mental Image

The image of starting early to have more time later, like planning a journey with extra time to spare.

◈ When to Use

A parent telling their child to start their homework early so they have time to play later.

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the German cultural value of punctuality and planning ahead, which is highly valued in both personal and professional contexts.

general

This proverb emphasizes the value of starting tasks early to have more time to complete them or to enjoy other activities later.

Wer früh mit dem Lernen beginnt, hat mehr Zeit für Hobbys.

Those who start studying early have more time for hobbies.

Im Beruf ist es wichtig, Projekte früh zu beginnen, um Stress zu vermeiden.

In business, it's important to start projects early to avoid stress.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage punctuality and time management.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Früh übt sich, wer ein Meister werden willproverb

Practice early if you want to become a master

Wer rastet, der rostetproverb

Those who rest, rust

💡Pro Tip

Time Management

Use this proverb to remind yourself to start tasks early to avoid last-minute stress.

⚡Gold Rule

Proverb Usage

This proverb is often used to encourage people to start tasks early to have more time later.

📖Word Origin

This proverb is a traditional German saying that reflects the cultural value of punctuality and planning ahead.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to encourage people to start tasks early.

Word Breakdown

Wer früh beginnt

those who start early

phrase

hat mehr Zeit

have more time

phrase

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch