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proverb in German

proverb in German is Sprichwort, Redensart, Denkspruch — proverb means a short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.

proverb in German

Sprichwort
noun
Redensart
noun
Denkspruch
noun
Proverb
noun

What does "proverb" mean?

  1. noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
    ""A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb."
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proverb in a sentence

  • "A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb.
  • Every culture has its own proverbs about patience.

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What is "proverb" in German?

"proverb" in German is Sprichwort, Redensart, Denkspruch. proverb means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.

How do you use "proverb" in a sentence?

Example: ""A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb." In German, "proverb" is Sprichwort, Redensart, Denkspruch.

Are there other ways to say "proverb" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "proverb": Sprichwort, Redensart, Denkspruch, Proverb.

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