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byword in Russian

byword in Russian is погово́рка, при́тча во язы́цех, прибау́тка — byword means a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

byword in Russian

погово́рка
noun
Pronounced: pogovorka
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
при́тча во язы́цех
noun
Pronounced: pritcha vo yazytsekh
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
прибау́тка
noun
Pronounced: pribautka
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
олицетворение
noun
Pronounced: olitsetvoreniye
Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.

What does "byword" mean?

  1. noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
  2. noun A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
  3. noun Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
  4. noun An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.
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What is "byword" in Russian?

"byword" in Russian is погово́рка, при́тча во язы́цех, прибау́тка. byword means: A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

How do you pronounce погово́рка?

"byword" in Russian is погово́рка, pronounced "pogovorka".

Are there other ways to say "byword" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "byword": погово́рка, при́тча во язы́цех, прибау́тка, олицетворение.

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