Under hvid Aske ligger ofte gloende Kul. Under white ashes lie often glowing embers.
Under hvide Liin, skiules tidt skabet Skind. Fine linen often conceals a scabby skin.
Unge Hunde har skarpe Tænder. Young dogs have sharp teeth.
Ungt Föl og gammel Hest de drage ei tillige. A young foal and an old horse draw not well together.
Uraad kommer tidligt nok. Mischief comes soon enough.
Uvillig Gierning tiener ingen Tak. Unwilling service earns no thanks.
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Vad ikke over Vand, hvor du ei seer Bund. Do not wade where you see no bottom.
Vandet löber, mens Mölleren sover. The water runs while the miller sleeps.
Vaer dig for Hunden, Skyggen bider ikke. Beware of the dog himself, his shadow does not bite.