Afrikaans Saying of the Month

Thu, 3 Mar 2011
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Afrikaans Saying of the Month
Today we look at another Afrikaans proverb and its meaning...

 

 
''Stille waters, diepe grond, onder draai die duiwel rond.''

 

 

Literal translation: Still waters run deep, and that is where the devil roams.

Meaning: Quiet people often have hidden and mysterious depths.

 

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