proverb

proverb englannista suomeksi

1. sananlasku, sanonta

0. Substantiivi

1. sananlasku, sanonta

1. Verbi

proverb englanniksi

1. A commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.

(nearsyn)

(cot)

2. A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

3. (RQ:KJV)

4. A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

5. A drama exemplifying a proverb.

6. To write or utter proverbs.

7. To name in, or as, a proverb.

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9. To provide with a proverb.

10. (RQ:Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet)

11. saying, (l), maxim

(syn)

12. (l) (gloss)