Etymology[edit]
Literally, "what little Jack doesn't learn, old Jack will learn nevermore".
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /vas ˈhɛnsçən nɪçt ˈlɛʁnt lɛʁnt ˈhans ˈnɪmɐmeːɐ̯/, /... nɪmɐˈmeːɐ̯/
Proverb[edit]
was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr
- you can't teach an old dog new tricks
See also[edit]