translate from ukrainian to english:як шкода ,що ми цінемо тільки після того,як втрач

[koen proot]

can anyone please help me translate this, I received this from a girl with who I speak spanish normaly, and she doesn't want to say what it means to me

this is the complete sentence:як шкода ,що ми цінемо тільки після того,як втрачаемо.....

thanks!!!

[Hannia]

It is regretful that we only treasure something after we lose it.

[IreneLviv]

The worth of a thing is best known by the want of it.

[V-G]

Originally Posted by Hannia

It is regretful that we only treasure something after we lose it.

I'd go with Hannia's response.

[IreneLviv]

Another go:
You never know the worth of water till the well is dry

[koen proot]

thank you very much,

concidering the past we have I am sure both the first and last translations are correct... they mean the same basicly..

if ever you need soms help with other languages feel free to ask,

greetings,

koen

[lili]

Hi, I want a dictionary that I translate from French into Ukrainian, I live in France, and it is impossible to find. I found my mother's family in June 2009, I would like contacted them, he lives Turka, and in their village, they have managed to buy a dictionary. Is what you can buy on Internet.Je thank you in advance for your help.
Best regards. Laurence