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motto in Russian

motto in Russian is деви́з, девиз — motto means a short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

motto in Russian

деви́з
noun
Pronounced: deviz
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
девиз
noun
Pronounced: deviz
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
деви́з
noun
Pronounced: deviz
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

What does "motto" mean?

  1. noun A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
    ""Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto."

motto in a sentence

  • "Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto.
  • The school's motto is engraved above the main entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "motto" in Russian?

"motto" in Russian is деви́з, девиз. motto means: A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

How do you pronounce деви́з?

"motto" in Russian is деви́з, pronounced "deviz".

How do you use "motto" in a sentence?

Example: ""Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto." In Russian, "motto" is деви́з, девиз.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "motto": деви́з, девиз.

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