Proverb: meaning, definitions and examples
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proverb
[ หprษvษหb ]
everyday life
A short well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| proverb |
A proverb is a short, commonly known phrase that expresses a truth or piece of advice based on common sense or cultural experience. It is often used to illustrate a point or teach a lesson.
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| saying |
A saying is a short, common expression that may or may not impart wisdom or advice. It is less formal than a proverb or adage and can be used in casual conversation.
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| adage |
An adage is a traditional saying that has been passed down through generations. It often expresses a general truth or wisdom and is slightly more formal than a proverb.
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| maxim |
A maxim is a short, pithy statement expressing a general rule of behavior or a fundamental principle. It is often used in philosophical or moral contexts.
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Examples of usage
- It's not over till it's over.
- Actions speak louder than words.
- Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Translations
Translations of the word "proverb" in other languages:
๐ต๐น provรฉrbio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคพเคตเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Sprichwort
๐ฎ๐ฉ peribahasa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธัะปัะฒ'ั
๐ต๐ฑ przysลowie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใจใใ (kotowaza)
๐ซ๐ท proverbe
๐ช๐ธ proverbio
๐น๐ท atasรถzรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ด (sokdam)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุซู (mathal)
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญslovรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญslovie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐ่ฏญ (yร nyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ pregovor
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกlshรกttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแ (gantอกsda)
๐ฆ๐ฟ atalar sรถzรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ proverbio
Etymology
The word 'proverb' originated from the Old French word 'proverbe', which came from the Latin word 'proverbium', meaning 'a common saying'. Proverbs have been an integral part of many cultures and languages, often passed down through generations to impart wisdom and guidance. They serve as concise and memorable expressions of universal truths and experiences.
See also: adverb, verb, verbal, verbalize, verbiage, verbing, verbose, verbosity.