auch ein blindes Huhn findet mal ein Korn

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Etymology

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Literally, even a blind hen/chicken finds a grain at times.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aʊ̯x aɪ̯n ˈblɪndəs huːn ˈfɪndət maːl aɪ̯n kɔʁn/
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Proverb

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auch ein blindes Huhn findet mal ein Korn

  1. success depends in part on coincidence; every dog has its day, even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while
    1. (positive reading) even someone less capable or less gifted may at some point be successful
    2. (negative reading) someone’s being successful in, or right about, a particular matter need not mean that they are capable
      Synonym: mehr Glück als Verstand