uilen naar Athene dragen
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Etymology[edit]
Calque of Ancient Greek γλαῦκ' εἰς Ἀθήνας (glaûk' eis Athḗnas). Literally, “to carry owls to Athens”.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
- (idiomatic) to bring owls to Athens, to do pointless work
- Synonym: water naar de zee dragen
Inflection[edit]
Conjugation of uilen naar Athene dragen: see dragen.