"der Esel nennt sich immer zuletzt" meaning in German

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, “the donkey always mentions himself last”, apparently the exact opposite of the original form, but with the same meaning. See the usage note in the main entry for more. Etymology templates: {{m-g|the donkey always mentions himself last}} “the donkey always mentions himself last”, {{lit|the donkey always mentions himself last}} Literally, “the donkey always mentions himself last” Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} der Esel nennt sich immer zuletzt
  1. (originally erroneous, but now somewhat common) Alternative form of der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst
    Sense id: en-der_Esel_nennt_sich_immer_zuletzt-de-proverb-B~y-91Me Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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