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Many are called but few are chosen Meaning in English

expression

MEN-ee ar KAWLD but FYOO ar CHOH-zuhn
MEN-ee air KAWLD but FYOO air CHOH-zuhn

Definition

This expression means that while many people may have an opportunity or be invited to do something, only a small number will actually succeed or be selected. It often refers to a competitive process or to a situation where only a few meet the high standards required.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is somewhat formal and often has religious or philosophical undertones (originating from the Bible). It can also be used in secular contexts to refer to any selective process. Typically used as a full sentence or proverb, not inserted into other phrases.

Spanish: muchos son los llamados pero pocos los elegidosPortuguese (BR): muitos são chamados, mas poucos são escolhidosPortuguese (PT): muitos são chamados, mas poucos são escolhidosChinese (Simplified): 受召的人多，选上的人少Chinese (Traditional): 受召的人多，被選上的人少Hindi: बहुतों को बुलाया जाता है, पर चुने हुए थोड़े हैंArabic: الكثيرون يُدعون ولكن القليلين يُختارونBengali: অনেককে ডাকা হয় কিন্তু নির্বাচিত হয় খুব কমRussian: много званых, да мало избранныхJapanese: 招かれる者は多いが、選ばれる者は少ないVietnamese: nhiều người được gọi nhưng ít người được chọnKorean: 부름 받은 사람은 많으나 택함 받은 사람은 적다Turkish: çağrılan çok, seçilen azUrdu: بہت بلائے جاتے ہیں لیکن چند چنے جاتے ہیںIndonesian: banyak yang dipanggil tetapi sedikit yang terpilih

Example Sentences

Many are called but few are chosen in this competition.

basic

After the auditions, it was clear that many are called but few are chosen.

basic

My teacher reminded us that many are called but few are chosen when applying to top universities.

basic

Getting an interview is just the start—many are called but few are chosen.

natural

She made it to the final round, but as they say, many are called but few are chosen.

natural

When I didn't get the scholarship, my dad comforted me by saying, 'many are called but few are chosen.'

natural