adage in Dutch
adage in Dutch is gezegde, spreekwoord, zegswijze — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
adage in Dutch
gezegde
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
spreekwoord
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
zegswijze
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
What does "adage" mean?
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noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
"The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again."
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adage in a sentence
- The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.
- As the adage goes, patience is a virtue.
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What is "adage" in Dutch?
"adage" in Dutch is gezegde, spreekwoord, zegswijze. adage means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
How do you use "adage" in a sentence?
Example: "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again." In Dutch, "adage" is gezegde, spreekwoord, zegswijze.
Are there other ways to say "adage" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "adage": gezegde, spreekwoord, zegswijze.
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