Adage: meaning, definitions and examples
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adage
[ ˈædɪdʒ ]
wise saying
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. Adages are often passed down through generations and are considered to offer timeless wisdom.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a popular adage about the importance of saving money.
- "Actions speak louder than words" is another adage that emphasizes the importance of deeds over words.
Translations
Translations of the word "adage" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adágio
🇮🇳 कहावत
🇩🇪 Sprichwort
🇮🇩 pepatah
🇺🇦 приказка
🇵🇱 przysłowie
🇯🇵 ことわざ (kotowaza)
🇫🇷 adage
🇪🇸 adagio
🇹🇷 atasözü
🇰🇷 속담
🇸🇦 قول مأثور
🇨🇿 přísloví
🇸🇰 príslovie
🇨🇳 格言 (géyán)
🇸🇮 pregovor
🇮🇸 málsháttur
🇰🇿 мақал
🇬🇪 გამონათქვამი
🇦🇿 atalar sözü
🇲🇽 adagio
Word origin
The word 'adage' comes from the Old French 'adage' or 'adagium,' which in turn is derived from the Latin 'adagium,' meaning 'saying' or 'proverb.' Adages have been a part of human communication for centuries, offering succinct and often profound insights into human behavior, values, and beliefs.