wer fleißig ist, bleibt fit

/veːɐ̯ ˈflaɪ̯sɪç ɪst ˈlaɪ̯pt fɪt/

proverb★Intermediate— hard work keeps you healthy◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

The idea that consistent effort and diligence are key to maintaining good health and well-being.

¶ Literal Meaning

Those who are diligent remain healthy.

Literal Breakdown

werwho+fleißigdiligent+istis+bleibtremains+fithealthy

◇ Mental Image

The mental image of someone who works hard and stays in good physical condition, contrasting with laziness leading to poor health.

◈ When to Use

A parent might say this to their child to encourage them to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy routine.

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the German cultural value of hard work and discipline, which is often associated with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

informal

A proverb emphasizing that consistent effort and diligence contribute to maintaining good health and well-being.

Mein Vater hat mir immer gesagt: Wer fleißig ist, bleibt fit.

My father always told me: Hard work keeps you healthy.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Fleiß lohnt sichproverb

Hard work pays off

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to encourage people to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German words 'fleißig' (diligent) and 'fit' (healthy), combining the concepts of hard work and well-being.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in motivational contexts, especially in discussions about health and productivity.

Word Breakdown

wer fleißig ist

who is diligent

phrase

bleibt fit

stays healthy

phrase

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

wer fleißig ist, bleibt fit

/veːɐ̯ ˈflaɪ̯sɪç ɪst ˈlaɪ̯pt fɪt/

proverb★Intermediate— hard work keeps you healthy◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

The idea that consistent effort and diligence are key to maintaining good health and well-being.

¶ Literal Meaning

Those who are diligent remain healthy.

Literal Breakdown

werwho+fleißigdiligent+istis+bleibtremains+fithealthy

◇ Mental Image

The mental image of someone who works hard and stays in good physical condition, contrasting with laziness leading to poor health.

◈ When to Use

A parent might say this to their child to encourage them to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy routine.

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the German cultural value of hard work and discipline, which is often associated with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

informal

A proverb emphasizing that consistent effort and diligence contribute to maintaining good health and well-being.

Mein Vater hat mir immer gesagt: Wer fleißig ist, bleibt fit.

My father always told me: Hard work keeps you healthy.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Fleiß lohnt sichproverb

Hard work pays off

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to encourage people to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German words 'fleißig' (diligent) and 'fit' (healthy), combining the concepts of hard work and well-being.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in motivational contexts, especially in discussions about health and productivity.

Word Breakdown

wer fleißig ist

who is diligent

phrase

bleibt fit

stays healthy

phrase

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch