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посло́вица — meaning in English

poslovitsa

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English meaning

adage noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
proverb noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
saw noun A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.
saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

Senses

посло́вица is used for these senses in English:

adage An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
saw (archaic) A saying or proverb.
saying A proverb or maxim.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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