byword in Russian
byword in Russian is погово́рка, при́тча во язы́цех, прибау́тка — byword means a well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
byword in Russian
погово́рка
Pronounced: pogovorka
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
при́тча во язы́цех
Pronounced: pritcha vo yazytsekh
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
прибау́тка
Pronounced: pribautka
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
олицетворение
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?
- noun A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
- noun A word or phrase strongly linked with one particular person or group.
- noun A person or thing so typical of a quality that it comes to stand for that quality.
- noun Someone or something widely known for being bad, and often mocked because of it.
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What is "byword" in Russian?
"byword" in Russian is погово́рка, при́тча во язы́цех, прибау́тка. byword means: A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
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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