Use it... or simply lose it
German translation: Use it... or simply lose it
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1 hr
Es verwenden oder einfach verlieren Explanation: oder 'ihn' oder 'sie' depending on what 'it' is. |
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2 hrs
Die Gelegenheit beim Schopf packen Explanation: I don't think a literal translation will work. I'd use something like "Die Gelegenheit beim Schopf packen, bevor's zu spät ist." "Die Gelegenheit nicht entgehen lassen" "So eine Gelegenheit kommt nie wieder". etc. |
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1 day 9 mins
Droht der Astrologie das Ende durch mangelndes Interesse? Explanation: Or something along that line, maybe? In my understanding this conveys the real meaning of the expression, i.e. lack of interest or "use" leading to the loss or closing down of something - e.g. often used by libraries who are facing closure due to lack of users. It doesn't mean "seize the opportunity" as the previous answer suggests. Hope this is somewhat helpful Rike |
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9 days
Use it... or simply lose it Explanation: There are two similar German idioms, neither one renders it exactly, but maybe they work in your larger context: 1) ohne Schweiss kein Preis 2) Übung macht den Meister Your term is somewhere in between the two. self-explanatory |
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