steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Calque of Latin gutta cavat lapidem. Literally, “constant dripping makes a hole in the stone”.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proverb[edit]
steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein
- little strokes fell great oaks
- (positive) steady effort can lead to unexpected success
- (negative) continuous adversities can weaken or destroy the strongest people, unions, convictions, etc.