5 Dutch sayings about Springtime
Along with flowers and the much awaited sun — Dutch springtime also brings a colorful collection of old rhymes and sayings. These traditional expressions capture the energy of new life, the changing weather and the general spirit of the season.
Here are five classic Dutch sayings that celebrate the arrival of spring…
Maart roert zijn staart - “March stirs its tail.” (A playful rhyming phrase signalling the beginning of spring.)
April doet wat hij wil – "April does what it wants." (Another common rhyme, this one is about how unpredictable April weather can be.)
Maartse buien maken aprilse schuren - "March showers make April barns." (This is a nod to early bad weather, or luck, leading to abundance and good things later.)
Maart niet te kwaad, april te zoet, mei in nood - "If March isn’t too bad and April is too sweet, May is in trouble." (Farmer wisdom that a mild early spring indicates that late spring weather will be rough.)
In Mei leggen alle vogels een ei - “In May all birds lay an egg.” (Yet another springtime children’s rhyme, this one hints at a broader sense of new beginnings, growth, and fresh starts — for nature and for people alike)
