rčení — meaning in English Czech → English · translate English → Czech instead English meaning adage noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom. saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb. Senses rčení is used for these senses in English: adage An old saying which has obtained credit by long use. saying A proverb or maxim. Related Czech words přísloví pořekadlo