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The Kitchen Table
breenthumb

Im Wein lieht Wahrheit!

breenthumb
10 years ago

Just discovered a small antique jackknife in DH's collection with that, in relief (raised), on it. There is a corkscrew on the outside and grapeleaves, so I've got some idea, but what does it actually say? Thanks, Sandy

Comments (4)

  • Rudebekia
    10 years ago

    In wine lies truth.

    "lieht" should be "liegt"= to lie

  • Rudebekia
    10 years ago

    Probably more famous in Latin:

    "In vino veritas."

  • party_music50
    10 years ago

    in vino veritas => in wine there is truth

    Meaning that if you drink wine you will say what you really think

  • breenthumb
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Ah, so true. Thanks for the translation, and the Latin too.

    I knew I could count on the diverse knowledge of our KT :) Sandy

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