German Pronunciation  Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.

English Translation The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.


What's the meaning of “Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.”?

This idiom can be used to describe a child with the same habits and talents as their parents. You could use it for example when a daughter and father are natural cooks, or when a mother and her son play guitar well. Somebody might respond to this idiom with something like this: ⁠Ja, sie sind einander sehr ähnlich!.

How do you pronounce “Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.”?

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  • ⁠Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.
  • ⁠Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.

How could I respond to “Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.”?

⁠Ja, sie sind einander sehr ähnlich!

What are other important sentences related to “The Family”?

  • ⁠Wie geht's deiner Familie?
  • ⁠Hast du Brüder oder Schwestern?
  • ⁠Wer ist das älteste Kind in deiner Familie?
  • ⁠Wie sind deine Eltern so?
  • ⁠Ich habe zwei Schwestern.
  • ⁠Ich bin das mittlere Kind.
  • ⁠Meiner Familie geht es gut! Wie geht es deiner?
  • ⁠Ich bin ein Zwilling.
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