"je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste" meaning in German

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Phrase

Etymology: Literally, "the later the evening, the more beautiful (i.e. pleasant) are the guests". Compare the same in Dutch hoe later op de avond, hoe schoner het volk. Etymology templates: {{cog|nl|hoe later op de avond, hoe schoner het volk}} Dutch hoe later op de avond, hoe schoner het volk Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste
  1. Used to welcome and compliment guests who arrive significantly later than the begin of a party or gathering. Synonyms: je später der Abend, desto schöner die Leute, je später der Abend, umso schöner die Gäste
    Sense id: en-je_später_der_Abend,_desto_schöner_die_Gäste-de-phrase-XHPECbx~ Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of German entries with incorrect language header: 52 48
  2. (less common) The longer a party lasts, the more fun it becomes. Tags: uncommon
    Sense id: en-je_später_der_Abend,_desto_schöner_die_Gäste-de-phrase-2JsnN1-8 Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of German entries with incorrect language header: 52 48

Download JSON data for je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste meaning in German (1.6kB)

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