Example: Waar rook is, is meestal ook vuur aanwezig.
Definition
"Waar rook is" is a Dutch expression meaning 'where there is smoke, there is usually fire,' used to suggest that rumors or signs often indicate some underlying truth or issue.
Translations
is vuur
where there's smoke
there's fire
cuando el río suena
quan el riu sona
dove c'è fumo
onde há fumaça
Etymology
The phrase "waar rook is" comes from Dutch, literally translating to 'where there is smoke.' This proverb reflects the observation that smoke often signals fire, implying suspicion or evidence often points to reality. Did you know it is used similarly across many cultures?
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"Waar rook is" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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is vuur