je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste
German
Alternative forms
- je später der Abend, desto schöner die Leute; je später der Abend, umso schöner die Gäste
Etymology
Literally, "the later the evening, the more beautiful (i.e. pleasant) are the guests". Compare the same in Dutch hoe later op de avond, hoe schoner het volk.
Phrase
je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste
- Used to welcome and compliment guests who arrive significantly later than the begin of a party or gathering.
- (less common) The longer a party lasts, the more fun it becomes.