WISE WORDS OF ROMANIA: Dictionary of the Most Used Proverbs and Folk Expressions in Romania - Softcover

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9798242783409: WISE WORDS OF ROMANIA: Dictionary of the Most Used Proverbs and Folk Expressions in Romania
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798242783409
Verlag: Independently published, 2026

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This dictionary presents the most widely used Romanian proverbs and folk expressions, grouped by theme, allowing the reader to explore how traditional wisdom addresses various aspects of life. Each of them includes an English translation and a clear explanation, alongside the original Romanian version.
Proverbs and folk expressions constitute a practical philosophy of life among Romanians. They are short and memorable expressions, shaped by centuries of rural life, social interaction, and careful observation of human behaviour, and are practical tools rather than decorative phrases. They address life as it is lived: imperfect, repetitive, demanding, and occasionally humorous.
Grouped thematically, these proverbs and folk expressions reveal a worldview based on balance, responsibility, patience, and realism. Their enduring power lies in their simplicity: they do not argue, they do not persuade, and they do not console excessively. They observe, conclude, and move on - leaving it to the listener to decide whether to listen or not.

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Verlag
Independently published
Erscheinungsdatum
2026
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 13 
9798242783409
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
41
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