je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

German[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

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

  1. Used to welcome and compliment guests who arrive significantly later than the begin of a party or gathering.
  2. (less common) The longer a party lasts, the more fun it becomes.