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saying in Italian

saying in Italian is detto, proverbio, massima — saying means a well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

saying in Italian

detto
noun
A proverb or maxim.
proverbio
noun
A proverb or maxim.
massima
noun
A proverb or maxim.

What does "saying" mean?

  1. noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
    "My grandfather had a saying for every situation."
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saying in a sentence

  • My grandfather had a saying for every situation.
  • "Actions speak louder than words" is an old saying.

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What is "saying" in Italian?
"saying" in Italian is detto, proverbio, massima. saying means: A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
How do you use "saying" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather had a saying for every situation." In Italian, "saying" is detto, proverbio, massima.
Are there other ways to say "saying" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "saying": detto, proverbio, massima.
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