„Böse Beispiele verderben gute Sitten."
Evil communications corrupt good manners.
What does „Böse Beispiele verderben gute Sitten." mean in German?
„Böse Beispiele verderben gute Sitten." means "Evil communications corrupt good manners.." Literally: "Bad examples spoil good manners.."
Literal Translation
"Bad examples spoil good manners."
English Equivalent
"Bad company corrupts good morals."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Proverb; biblical origin
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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