# ein Indianer kennt keinen Schmerz

ein Indianer kennt keinen Schmerz is a German expression meaning “big boys don't cry”.

## Meanings

1. _idiomatic_ big boys don't cry; said to children, especially boys, to discourage crying (now often considered outdated parenting)

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