adage in German
adage in German is Sprichwort, geflügeltes Wort — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
adage in German
Sprichwort
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
geflügeltes Wort
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 German?
"adage" in German is Sprichwort, geflügeltes Wort. 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 German, "adage" is Sprichwort, geflügeltes Wort.
Are there other ways to say "adage" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "adage": Sprichwort, geflügeltes Wort.
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