Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
if it ain’t broken, then don’t fix it
Arabic translation:
تفلسف الحمار فمات جوعا
Added to glossary by
Muna Ibrahim
Mar 31, 2012 08:56
12 yrs ago
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English term
United Arab Emirates
Translation is a Professional Art
Native in: Arabic 
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
if it ain’t broken, then don’t fix it
English to Arabic
Other
Science (general)
Proverbs
Sara has been hesitant to change her Company Hr Systems as they seem to be working fine and she is of the school of thought that “if it ain’t broken, then don’t fix it”.
I'm looking for an Arabic proverb equivalent to this one if possible.
I'm looking for an Arabic proverb equivalent to this one if possible.
Proposed translations
(Arabic)
Proposed translations
13 mins
Mokhtar Oussama Alliouche
Algeria
Algeria
Native in Arabic
Works in field
Algeria
High quality & commitment to deadlines
Native in: Arabic (Variant: Algerian)
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English, French to Arabic, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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8
Selected
تفلسف الحمار فمات جوعا
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Note added at 18 mins (2012-03-31 09:14:53 GMT)
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إذا كانت الأمورعلى أكمل وجه، فلا داعي للتفلسف و البحث عن حلول لمشكلة غير موجودة
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Note added at 18 mins (2012-03-31 09:14:53 GMT)
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إذا كانت الأمورعلى أكمل وجه، فلا داعي للتفلسف و البحث عن حلول لمشكلة غير موجودة
Note from asker:
| Thank you Mokhtar. Though many people resent contexts involving donkeys, I have nothing against those peaceful and patient animals, finding your answer informative and expressive. Salaam |
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Comment: "Thank you Mokhtar."
4 hrs
إن لم يكن مكسوراً فلا تحاول إصلاحه
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Note from asker:
| Thank you Mr. Ibrahim. This was my first impression on the saying. But I sought a different viewpoint on it looking for an equivalent in Arabic, if any. |
13 hrs
Morano El-Kholy
Egypt
Egypt
Native in Arabic
Egypt
31 years of Experience. Available 24/7
Native in: Arabic
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
لا تحاول الاصلاح ما لم تسوء الأوضاع
لا تحاول اصلاح الأمور حتى تسوء الأوضاع
لا تحاول اصلاح ما لم يفسد بعد
لا تحاول اصلاح ما لم يفسد بعد
Note from asker:
| Thank you Morano. |
16 hrs
لا تحاول إصلاح ما هو سليم
Note from asker:
| Thank you Mukhtar. |
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