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epigram in Russian

epigram in Russian is эпигра́мма, афори́зм, сенте́нция — epigram means a short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.

epigram in Russian

эпигра́мма
noun
Pronounced: epigramma
афори́зм
noun
Pronounced: aforizm
A brief but witty saying.
сенте́нция
noun
Pronounced: sententsiya
A brief but witty saying.

What does "epigram" mean?

  1. noun A short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
    "Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams."
  2. noun A short poem that ends with a witty or pointed thought.
    "The poet closed the collection with a two-line epigram."
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epigram in a sentence

  • Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
  • The comedian's set was full of clever epigrams.
  • The poet closed the collection with a two-line epigram.
  • Ancient writers often composed epigrams to mock public figures.

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What is "epigram" in Russian?
"epigram" in Russian is эпигра́мма, афори́зм, сенте́нция. epigram means: A short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
How do you pronounce эпигра́мма?
"epigram" in Russian is эпигра́мма, pronounced "epigramma".
How do you use "epigram" in a sentence?
Example: "Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams." In Russian, "epigram" is эпигра́мма, афори́зм, сенте́нция.
Are there other ways to say "epigram" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "epigram": эпигра́мма, афори́зм, сенте́нция.
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