motto in German
motto in German is Motto, Wahlspruch — motto means a short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
motto in German
Motto
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
Wahlspruch
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
Motto
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
What does "motto" mean?
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noun A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
""Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto."
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motto in a sentence
- "Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto.
- The school's motto is engraved above the main entrance.
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What is "motto" in German?
"motto" in German is Motto, Wahlspruch. motto means: A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
How do you use "motto" in a sentence?
Example: ""Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto." In German, "motto" is Motto, Wahlspruch.
Are there other ways to say "motto" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "motto": Motto, Wahlspruch.
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