Stille Wasser sind tief.
[stil-le-was-ser-sind-tief]
phrase proverbs sayings
LanguageGerman (Germany)
Meaning- Still waters run deep.
- This proverb suggests that people who are quiet or reserved often possess deep thoughts or complex characters.
Er sagt wenig, aber Stille Wasser sind tief.
He says little, but still waters run deep.
Man darf ihn nicht unterschätzen, denn Stille Wasser sind tief.
One should not underestimate him, for still waters run deep.
Pronunciationstil-le-was-ser-sind-tief
Registerneutral
Usage noteOften used to describe someone who does not say much but surprises others with their wisdom.
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