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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesprovérbio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pro-ver-bee-o
"O provérbio diz que quem não arrisca não petisca."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
"Actions speak louder than words is a common proverb." - 2
A phrase or expression that conveys a specific meaning or moral lesson.
"The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' emphasizes the importance of addressing problems early."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'proverb' originates from the Latin 'proverbium', which combines 'pro' (for) and 'verbum' (word). It evolved through Old French 'proverbe' before entering Middle English in the 14th century, reflecting the tradition of using concise sayings to convey wisdom and cultural values.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Proverb" is said worldwide
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proverbe
Transliteration: pro-verb
"Le proverbe dit que l'habit ne fait pas le moine."
Sprichwort
Transliteration: shprikh-vort
"Das Sprichwort sagt, dass der Apfel nicht weit vom Stamm fällt."
proverbio
Transliteration: pro-ver-bee-o
"Il proverbio dice che chi va piano va sano e va lontano."
proverbio
Transliteration: pro-ber-bio
"El proverbio dice que más vale tarde que nunca."
provérbio
Transliteration: pro-ver-bee-o
"O provérbio diz que quem não arrisca não petisca."
उक्ति
Transliteration: ukti
"उक्ति है, 'जल्दी करो, समय बर्बाद मत करो।'"
谚语
Transliteration: yànyǔ
"谚语说，'不怕慢，就怕站。'"
속담
Transliteration: sokdam
"속담에 '고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다'는 말이 있다."
ことわざ
Transliteration: kotowaza
"ことわざに '急がば回れ' という言葉があります。"
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