Eigenlob stinkt.

Based on: Eigenlob
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1.

A man's praise in his own mouth stinks.

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  • Eigenlob stinkt.  (common idiom)
  • A man's praise in his own mouth stinks.(lit.: self praise)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Eigenlob stinkt.' have?

Eigenlob stinkt. has 1 distinct meaning: 1. A man's praise in his own mouth stinks..

What is 'Eigenlob stinkt.' related to?

The word 'Eigenlob stinkt.' is related to Eigenlob.

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Word of the Day – “das Lob”
A quick, fun look at the meaning of "das Lob" and what it has to do with getting engaged and lobsters.
Vocab: das Lob, loben, verloben, der Verlobte, die Verlobung, das Gelöbnis, das Gelübde,erlauben
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