10 Hungarian sayings you may not know — Part 3

The list of Hungarian sayings is inexhaustible. In this compilation, you will find 10 Hungarian sayings which include words such as stacking, eating pudding, straw, the Danube, fishing and even buttocks. But how do you turn these words into good advice? We will show you the way!

1. He does not even bother to lay a straw stalk crosswise— Egy szalmaszálat sem tesz keresztbe

It refers to a very lazy person. It really does not take any effort to move a straw.

2. The magpie wants too much, but her tail cannot carry it — Sokat akar a szarka, nem bírja a farka

It refers to a person who wants too much, but cannot handle it. It is also used when someone puts more on his plate than he could handle. For example, when someone takes on more work than he has the time for. Somebody overestimates his power/capacity/strength.

3. He who digs a pit for others, falls into it himself — Aki másnak vermet ás, maga esik bele

He who seeks to dig a pit for others gets himself into trouble. This biblical saying teaches us not to wish harm to others.

4. Till then a lot of water will flow down the Danube — Sok víz lefolyik még addig a Dunán

It refers to a particular event that is still far away in time. For Hungarians, the Danube has always played an important role in their lives. It is no wonder that the river occurs in some sayings too.

5. Fishing in troubled waters — Zavaros vízben halászik