Errementariaren etxean, zotza burduntzi
From wikidioms
| Language | Basque |
| Topics | Work |
| Explanation and use (in mother tongue) | Gauza asko egon beharko liratekeen leku batean, horien falta izatea. Paradoxikoa denean egoera hori. |
In English
| Literal Translation: | At the blacksmith's house, they eat with a stick. |
| Real meaning: | The family of a skilled or knowledgeable person are often the last to benefit from their expertise. |
| Related idioms: | The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot. |
In other languages
| Language | Literal translation | To express the same | Related Idioms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basque | ... | ... | ... |
| Catalan | ... | ... | ... |
| Galician | Na casa do ferreiro, un coitelo de pau. | Faltan certas cousas en lugares onde deberían ser abundantes. | Na casa do ferreiro, un coitelo de pau. |
| German | ... | ... | ... |
| Italian | ... | ... | ... |
| Romanian | ... | ... | ... |
| Spanish | En casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo. | Faltan determinadas cosas en lugares donde deberían abundar. | En casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo. |
| Turkish | ... | ... |
