proverb

A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or piece of advice, often based on practical experience.

ruКороткое, широко известное изречение, выражающее общепринятую истину или совет, часто основанное на практическом опыте.esDicho breve y de uso común que expresa una verdad general o un consejo práctico, a menudo basado en la experiencia.frCourte phrase connue de tous, exprimant une vérité générale ou un conseil, souvent issu de l'expérience pratique.deEin kurzer, allgemein bekannter Satz, der eine allgemeine Wahrheit oder einen Rat ausdrückt, oft auf praktischer Erfahrung beruhend.ptBreve ditado popular amplamente conhecido que expressa uma verdade geral ou um conselho, frequentemente baseado na experiência prática.zh谚语；广泛流传、简短精炼的固定语句，表达普遍真理、经验或劝诫。arقول موجز شائع يعبّر عن حقيقة عامة أو نصيحة، وغالبًا ما يكون مستندًا إلى التجربة العملية.

1. A short, well-known saying B2 formal

   A brief, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, based on common experience.

   • The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' teaches us to fix problems early.
   • 'Actions speak louder than words' is a well-known proverb.
   • She often quotes the proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'

   ruПословицаesproverbiofrproverbedeSprichwortptProvérbiozh谚语arمَثَل

   Synonyme: adageaphorismdictumepigrammaximmottopreceptsawsayingtruism

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