Example: De tijd zal het leren, dus wees geduldig en blijf proberen.
Definition
"De tijd zal het leren" is a Dutch expression meaning that with the passage of time, understanding or knowledge about a situation will naturally develop. It encourages patience and persistence, suggesting that eventual clarity or success comes through experience and time.
Translations
time will tell
el tiempo lo dirá
el temps ho dirà
l'avenir le dira
die Zeit wird es zeigen
il tempo lo dirà
o tempo dirá
Etymology
The phrase "de tijd zal het leren" literally translates to "time will teach it" in English. It originates from the Dutch language, reflecting a common human belief that time brings wisdom and understanding. The saying emphasizes the role of time as a teacher, a concept found in many cultures worldwide.
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"De tijd zal het leren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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time will tell