uilen naar Athene dragen

Dutch

Etymology

Calque of Ancient Greek γλαῦκ’ εἰς Ἀθήνας (glaûk’ eis Athḗnas). Literally, “to carry owls to Athens”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈœy̯lə(n) naːr aːˈteːnə ˈdraːɣə(n)/

Verb

uilen naar Athene dragen

  1. (idiomatic) to bring owls to Athens, to do pointless work
    Synonym: water naar de zee dragen

Conjugation

Conjugation of uilen naar Athene dragen: see dragen.
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