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adage in Finnish

adage in Finnish is sanonta — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

adage in Finnish

sanonta
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

What does "adage" mean?

  1. 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 Finnish?

"adage" in Finnish is sanonta. 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 Finnish, "adage" is sanonta.

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