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you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear in Finnish

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear in Finnish is ei paska punniten parane, roskasta ei saa kultaa.

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear in Finnish

ei paska punniten parane
phrase
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.
roskasta ei saa kultaa
phrase
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.
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What is "you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear" in Finnish?

"you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear" in Finnish is ei paska punniten parane, roskasta ei saa kultaa.

Are there other ways to say "you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear": ei paska punniten parane, roskasta ei saa kultaa.

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