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saying

saying

Meaning of saying

informal saying

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British English/ˈseɪɪŋ/
American English/ˈseɪɪŋ/
Russian transcription[pəɡɐˈvorka]
saying
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saying with Russian translation

saying usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Здесь все знают одну поговорку о погоде.

There is a saying about the weather that everyone knows here.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она использовала старую поговорку, чтобы объяснить ситуацию.

She used an old saying to explain the situation.

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saying belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sayingпоговорка
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

saying synonyms

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What's the difference between saying / proverb / adage / proverbial phrase / expression / phrase

🇬🇧English
saying

A short, commonly known expression conveying a general truth or piece of folk wisdom.

A2Very Often

There's a saying: 'Time is money.'

Есть поговорка: «Время — деньги».

🇬🇧English

A traditional short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

B1Often

The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' warns against delay.

Поговорка «Лучше предупредить, чем лечить» предупреждает об опасностях промедления.

A
🇬🇧English
adage

An old proverb or saying, often venerable and time-tested.

B2Rarely

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.

P
🇬🇧English
proverbial phrase

A phrase taken from a proverb or widely used as a proverb; often described as 'proverbial'.

B2Rarely

Calling someone 'the apple of my eye' is now a proverbial phrase.

Называть кого-то «яблоком моего глаза» теперь — крылатая фраза.

🇬🇧English

A word or phrase used to convey an idea, feeling, or particular meaning; broader than 'saying'.

B1Very Often

That's a common expression in everyday speech.

Это распространённое выражение в повседневной речи.

🇬🇧English

A small group of words forming a unit within a sentence; more general than 'saying'.

A2Very Often

The phrase 'on the other hand' helps contrast ideas.

Фраза «с другой стороны» помогает противопоставлять идеи.

A
🇬🇧English
aphorism

A concise, cleverly phrased statement expressing a general truth or observation, often philosophical.

C1Rarely

His aphorism 'Know thyself' is often quoted in philosophy classes.

Его афоризм «Познай самого себя» часто цитируют на философских занятиях.

M
🇬🇧English
maxim

A short, general rule or principle of conduct; a practical saying about how to behave.

B2Rarely

She follows the maxim 'Honesty is the best policy.'

Она следует максиме «Честность — лучшая политика».

M
🇬🇧English
motto

A short sentence or phrase adopted as a guiding principle or slogan by an individual, group, or institution.

B1Often

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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