je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste
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German[edit]
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Etymology[edit]
Literally, "the later the evening, the more beautiful (i.e. pleasant) are the guests". Compare the same in Dutch hoe later op de avond, hoe schoner het volk.
Phrase[edit]
je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste
- Used to welcome and compliment guests who arrive significantly later than the begin of a party or gathering.
- (less common) The longer a party lasts, the more fun it becomes.