Der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst.

Based on: Esel, nennen, zuerst
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1.

The idiot mentions himself first.

(In German, it's considered bad manners to say "ich" first and then "und X". You should say "X und ich")
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How many meanings does the German word 'Der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst.' have?

Der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst. has 1 distinct meaning: 1. The idiot mentions himself first. .

What is 'Der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst.' related to?

The word 'Der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst.' is related to Esel, nennen and zuerst.

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