В гостях хорошо, а дома лучше
V gostyah horosho, a doma luchshe
Literal translation
"In guesting it is good, but at home it is better"
English equivalent
"There is no place like home."
What does it mean?
There is no place like home
When to use
Мы отлично отдохнули, но всё-таки в гостях хорошо, а дома лучше.
Example in use
Russian
We had a great vacation, but still, there is no place like home.
Translation
Use this when returning from a trip or a visit to friends.
Origin
Domestic values
Full history & cultural context
This phrase captures the Russian value placed on the "dom" (home) as a sanctuary. After the effort of hospitality, the comfort and security of one's own space are seen as the ultimate satisfaction.
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