Today, we talk about the German proverb “aller guten Dinge sind drei”. What does “aller guten Dinge sind drei” mean?
The Third Time Is the Charm, All Good Things Come in ThreesProverbHyphenational·ler gu·ten Din·ge sind drei
PronunciationIPA: [ˈalɐ ˈɡuːtn̩ ˈdɪŋə zɪnt dʁaɪ̯]
Meaning[1] Justification for something happening / trying for the third time
OriginDing was modified from Thing, a Germanic tribal and judicial assembly. The proverb refers to the meaning of the number three in the Germanic / medieval legal system.

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aller guten Dinge sind drei #proverb (Podcast S02E30)

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aller guten Dinge sind drei #proverb (Podcast S02E30)

JAN 24, 20194 MIN

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Like German snacks but don’t want to be rude? Just say “aller guten Dinge sind drei” before you take three! 😉 Listen and learn about this German proverb.