Rome wasn't built in a day Meaning in English

expression

US

ROHM WAHZ-uhnt BILT in uh DAY

UK

ROHM WOZ-uhnt BILT in uh DAY

Definition

This expression means that important or complex things take time to achieve, and you should be patient during a long process.

Usage & Nuances

This is a proverb used to encourage patience and persistence, especially when working toward big goals. It's often used to comfort someone frustrated by slow progress. Always capitalize 'Rome'.

• Spanish: Roma no se construyó en un día
• Portuguese (BR): Roma não foi construída em um dia
• Portuguese (PT): Roma não foi construída num dia
• Chinese (Simplified): 罗马不是一天建成的
• Chinese (Traditional): 羅馬不是一天建成的
• Hindi: रोम एक दिन में नहीं बना था
• Arabic: روما لم تُبْنَ في يوم واحد
• Bengali: রোম এক দিনে গড়ে ওঠেনি - ধৈর্য ধরো
• Russian: Рим не сразу строился
• Japanese: ローマは一日にして成らず
• Vietnamese: La Mã không phải xây trong một ngày
• Korean: 로마는 하루아침에 이루어진 것이 아니다
• Turkish: Roma bir günde inşa edilmedi
• Urdu: روم ایک دن میں نہیں بنا تھا
• Indonesian: Roma tidak dibangun dalam sehari

Example Sentences

Learning a new language takes time—Rome wasn't built in a day.

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If you get tired, remember that Rome wasn't built in a day.

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Be patient with yourself—Rome wasn't built in a day.

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You won’t master guitar overnight—Rome wasn't built in a day.

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Whenever my friend feels like giving up, I just remind her, 'Rome wasn't built in a day.'

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It’s taking ages to finish, but hey, Rome wasn't built in a day.

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