"auf alten Schiffen lernt man segeln" meaning in German

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Proverb

Audio: De-auf alten Schiffen lernt man segeln.ogg
Etymology: Literally, “on old ships one learns to sail”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|on old ships one learns to sail}} “on old ships one learns to sail”, {{lit|on old ships one learns to sail}} Literally, “on old ships one learns to sail” Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} auf alten Schiffen lernt man segeln
  1. (slightly vulgar) Older sexual partners are preferable for learning the art of love. Synonyms: auf alten Pferden lernt man reiten, auf alten Kähnen lernt man segeln Related terms: alte Ziegen lecken auch gern Salz
    Sense id: en-auf_alten_Schiffen_lernt_man_segeln-de-proverb-49WDNj7T Categories (other): German proverbs

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