Saying - translation, pronunciation and examples
saying
informal saying
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When to use saying
Здесь все знают одну поговорку о погоде.
Она использовала старую поговорку, чтобы объяснить ситуацию.
saying usage examples
Здесь все знают одну поговорку о погоде.
There is a saying about the weather that everyone knows here.
Она использовала старую поговорку, чтобы объяснить ситуацию.
She used an old saying to explain the situation.
Similar words
A short, commonly known expression conveying a general truth or piece of folk wisdom.
A traditional short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
An old proverb or saying, often venerable and time-tested.
A phrase taken from a proverb or widely used as a proverb; often described as 'proverbial'.
A word or phrase used to convey an idea, feeling, or particular meaning; broader than 'saying'.
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A short, commonly known expression conveying a general truth or piece of folk wisdom.
There's a saying: 'Time is money.'
Есть поговорка: «Время — деньги».
A traditional short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' warns against delay.
Поговорка «Лучше предупредить, чем лечить» предупреждает об опасностях промедления.
An old proverb or saying, often venerable and time-tested.
As the adage goes, 'You can't have your cake and eat it too.'
Как гласит изречение: «Нельзя и рыбку съесть, и на...», то есть невозможно иметь всё сразу.
A phrase taken from a proverb or widely used as a proverb; often described as 'proverbial'.
Calling someone 'the apple of my eye' is now a proverbial phrase.
Называть кого-то «яблоком моего глаза» теперь — крылатая фраза.
A word or phrase used to convey an idea, feeling, or particular meaning; broader than 'saying'.
That's a common expression in everyday speech.
Это распространённое выражение в повседневной речи.
A small group of words forming a unit within a sentence; more general than 'saying'.
The phrase 'on the other hand' helps contrast ideas.
Фраза «с другой стороны» помогает противопоставлять идеи.
A concise, cleverly phrased statement expressing a general truth or observation, often philosophical.
His aphorism 'Know thyself' is often quoted in philosophy classes.
Его афоризм «Познай самого себя» часто цитируют на философских занятиях.
A short, general rule or principle of conduct; a practical saying about how to behave.
She follows the maxim 'Honesty is the best policy.'
Она следует максиме «Честность — лучшая политика».
A short sentence or phrase adopted as a guiding principle or slogan by an individual, group, or institution.
The school's motto is 'Knowledge is power.'
Девиз школы — «Знание — сила».
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How to pronounce saying and what this word means
saying translation: поговорка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce saying
/ˈseɪɪŋ/
saying translation
поговорка
saying examples
There is a saying about the weather that everyone knows here.
saying transcription
/ˈseɪɪŋ/, /ˈseɪɪŋ/
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saying meaning: what does it mean?
informal saying
saying pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
saying is pronounced as /ˈseɪɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
saying definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There is a saying about the weather that everyone knows here. Translation: Здесь все знают одну поговорку о погоде.
Is saying part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, saying (поговорка) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is saying part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, saying (поговорка) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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