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proverb
/ˈprɒvɜːb/
noun
przysłowie
Also
powiedzenie(n)
Definition
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
Examples
As the old proverb says, 'Actions speak louder than words'.
Jak mówi stare przysłowie: 'Czyny mówią głośniej niż słowa'.
Many cultures have proverbs that teach moral lessons.
Wiele kultur ma przysłowia, które uczą moralności.
Collocations
old proverbancient proverbcommon proverb
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