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it takes one to know one in German

it takes one to know one in German is alles, was ich denk' und tu', trau' ich auch dem andern zu.

it takes one to know one in German

alles, was ich denk' und tu', trau' ich auch dem andern zu

phrase

(idiomatic) Expressing the same underlying character-judgment themes as pot calling the kettle black or set a thief to catch a thief.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common German translations

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"it takes one to know one" in German is alles, was ich denk' und tu', trau' ich auch dem andern zu.

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