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adage in Swedish

adage in Swedish is ordspråk, talesätt — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

adage in Swedish

ordspråk
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
talesätt
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

What does "adage" mean?

  1. noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
    "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again."
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adage in a sentence

  • The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.
  • As the adage goes, patience is a virtue.

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What is "adage" in Swedish?

"adage" in Swedish is ordspråk, talesätt. adage means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

How do you use "adage" in a sentence?

Example: "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again." In Swedish, "adage" is ordspråk, talesätt.

Are there other ways to say "adage" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "adage": ordspråk, talesätt.

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