how to translate this 속담?

[ekd200kc101]

Can someone help me with these two proverbs? I'm hoping for the literal translation (what each word means), and the general meaning.

1. 굼벵이도 기는 재주가 있다 [Naver translates this as 'Every man for his own trade' but I'm not familiar with that saying in English.]

2. 지렁이도 밟으면 꿈틀한다 [Naver translates this one as 'Even a worm will turn' or 'Even a fly has its anger' or 'Tread on a worm and it will turn'. I think I understand but want to be sure.]

도와주셔서 감사합니다!

[korea.innovative]

Hey there,

Those are one of good and old sayings in Korea for sure and here are the literal translations below!

Can someone help me with these two proverbs? I'm hoping for the literal translation (what each word means), and the general meaning.

1. 굼벵이도 기는 재주가 있다 [Naver translates this as 'Every man for his own trade' but I'm not familiar with that saying in English.]
-> Even a snail has a talent to crawl.

2. 지렁이도 밟으면 꿈틀한다 [Naver translates this one as 'Even a worm will turn' or 'Even a fly has its anger' or 'Tread on a worm and it will turn'. I think I understand but want to be sure.]
-> even earthworm wriggles when stepped .

도와주셔서 감사합니다!

I hope it helps to your curiosity!



Thank you

Madison
Team KoreanClass101.com