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La kandela del prove se derite kontando la moneda del riko

EnglishThe poor man's candle melts while counting the rich man's money.

  • November 5, 2026
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What it means

ENEnglish

The poor man's candle melts while counting the rich man's money.

TRTürkçe

Yoksulun mumu, zenginin parasını sayarken erir.

ESEspañol

La vela del pobre se derrite contando la moneda del rico.

HEעברית

נרו של העני נמס בספירת מטבעות העשיר.

FRFrançais

La chandelle du pauvre fond en comptant l'argent du riche.

ITItaliano

La candela del povero si scioglie contando i soldi del ricco.

PTPortuguês

A vela do pobre derrete a contar o dinheiro do rico.

ELΕλληνικά

Το κερί του φτωχού λιώνει μετρώντας τα νομίσματα του πλούσιου.

ARالعربية

شمعة الفقير تذوب وهو يعدّ نقود الغني.

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