не по словам судят, а по делам

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Russian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "they judge not by words but by deeds".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [nʲɪ‿pə‿sɫɐˈvam ˈsudʲət ɐ‿pə‿dʲɪˈɫam]

Proverb[edit]

не по слова́м су́дят, а по дела́м (ne po slovám súdjat, a po delám)

  1. actions speak louder than words (it's more effective to act than speak)