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adage in Greek

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

adage in Greek

παροιμία
noun
Pronounced: paroimia
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
γνωμικό
noun
Pronounced: gnomiko
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 Greek?

"adage" in Greek is παροιμία, γνωμικό. adage means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

How do you pronounce παροιμία?

"adage" in Greek is παροιμία, pronounced "paroimia".

How do you use "adage" in a sentence?

Example: "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again." In Greek, "adage" is παροιμία, γνωμικό.

Are there other ways to say "adage" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "adage": παροιμία, γνωμικό.

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