рыба гниёт с головы

Russian

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Etymology

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From Latin "Piscis primum a capite foetet". The further etymology is unknown. First ecountered in works of Plutarch.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): [rɨbə ɡnʲɪˈjɵd͡z z‿ɡəɫəvɨ]

Proverb

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ры́ба гниёт с головы́ (rýba gnijót s golový)

  1. the fish rots from the head (bad leaders harm an organization).

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