sage

Describes a person, especially an older one, as wise and possessing deep knowledge and good judgment.

ruОписывает человека, особенно пожилого, как мудрого, обладающего глубокими знаниями и здравым смыслом.esDescribe a una persona, especialmente mayor, como sabia, con profundo conocimiento y sentido común.frDécrit une personne, surtout âgée, comme sage, possédant une profonde connaissance et un bon sens.deBezeichnet eine Person, besonders eine ältere, als weise und mit tiefer Lebenserfahrung, tiefem Wissen und klugem Urteilsvermögen ausgestattet.ptDescreve uma pessoa, especialmente idosa, como sábia, com profundo conhecimento e bom senso. Também pode se referir a algo que demonstra sabedoria ou prudência.zh形容人，尤其是年长者，睿智、有深邃智慧和良好判断力；也可指贤明的、有远见的。arيصف الشخص، وخاصة المسنّ، بأنه حكيم ذو معرفة عميقة وعقل راجح. ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على من يتصف بالاتزان والتفكير السليم.

1. Wise and experienced B2 formal

   Having or showing profound wisdom, often gained through age and experience.

   • The old man gave sage advice to the young couple.
   • Her sage counsel helped the company avoid a crisis.
   • He is known for his sage observations on life.

   ruМудрыйesSabio y experimentadofrsage (avisé, expérimenté)deweise und erfahrenptSábiozh睿智arحكيم

   Synonyme: astuteintelligentjudiciousknowledgeablelearnedphilosophicprudentsagaciousshrewdwise

   Antonyme: foolishignorantinexperiencednaiveunwise

2. Grey-green color B1 formal

   Of a muted, greyish-green color, resembling the leaves of the sage plant.

   • She wore a beautiful sage dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a calming sage green.
   • The sage color of the leaves blended perfectly with the garden.

   ruШалфейныйescolor salviafrCouleur saugedeSalbeigrünptCor de sálviazh鼠尾草绿arلون المرمية

   Synonyme: grayish-greengreyish-greensage green

• sager comparative form
• sagest superlative form

A noun referring to a person of profound wisdom, especially one who serves as a mentor in spiritual or philosophical matters; also refers to an aromatic herb (Salvia) used as a seasoning.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека глубокой мудрости, особенно того, кто служит наставником в духовных или философских вопросах; также относится к ароматической траве (шалфей), используемой в качестве приправы.esSustantivo que designa a una persona de profunda sabiduría, especialmente aquella que actúa como guía en cuestiones espirituales o filosóficas; también se refiere a la hierba aromática (salvia) usada como condimento.frNom désignant une personne d'une grande sagesse, notamment un guide spirituel ou philosophique ; désigne aussi la plante aromatique (sauge) utilisée comme condiment.deSubstantiv, das eine Person von tiefer Weisheit bezeichnet, besonders einen Mentor in geistigen oder philosophischen Fragen; bezeichnet außerdem ein aromatisches Kraut (Salbei), das als Gewürz verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa de profunda sabedoria, especialmente alguém que serve como mentor em questões espirituais ou filosóficas; também se refere à erva aromática (salva), usada como tempero.zh指智慧深邃的人，尤指在精神或哲学问题上担任导师的人；也指一种有香气的草本植物（鼠尾草），可用作调料。arاسم يدل على الشخص الذي بلغ درجة عالية من الحكمة، ولا سيما من يكون مرشدًا في الأمور الروحية أو الفلسفية؛ كما يطلق على نبات عشبي عطري يستخدم في الطهي (المريمية).

1. Wise person B2 formal

   A person, often a mentor, known for their deep wisdom and sound judgment, especially in spiritual or philosophical matters.

   • The village elders sought the advice of the sage.
   • He was regarded as a sage in matters of philosophy.
   • The sage's teachings have been passed down for generations.

   ruМудрецesPersona sabiafrPersonne sagedeWeiserptSábiozh圣人arالحكيم

   Synonyme: guruintellectmentornestororaclephilosopherpunditsavantsolomon

   Antonyme: foolignoramussimpleton

2. Culinary herb B1 formal

   The aromatic, grey-green leaves of the Salvia plant, used fresh or dried to flavor meats, poultry, and other dishes.

   • She added fresh sage to the stuffing for the turkey.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried sage.
   • Sage pairs well with pork and game meats.

   ruШалфейesSalvia (hierba culinaria)frSauge officinale (plante aromatique)deSalbeiptSálviazh鼠尾草arالمريمية

3. Herb plant B1 formal

   Any of various plants belonging to the genus Salvia, often grown for their aromatic leaves or ornamental flowers.

   • The garden is filled with purple-flowered sage.
   • Sage is a hardy perennial herb that thrives in sunny spots.
   • Different species of sage are found across the Mediterranean.

   ruШалфейesSalvia (planta)frSaugedeSalbeiptSálviazh鼠尾草arالمريمية

   Synonyme: salvia

• sages plural form
• sages' possessive plural form
• sage's possessive singular form