English
proverb n
Definition
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
Synonyms
adage, aphorism, apothegm, axiom, brief and popular epigram, byword, canon, catchphrase, dictum, epigram, folk wisdom, gnome, idiom, maxim, old saw, proverb, saw, saying, truism.
Similar Concepts
aphorism, apologue, excerpt, idiom, poetic cliche, quotable quote, saying.
Sample Phrases
"There is an old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way.".
Hindi
कहावत सं
Conjugation
कहावतेँ, कहावतें, कहावतोँ, कहावतों.
Definition
अनुभव की बात संक्षेप में और प्राय: अलंकृत भाषा में कहने वाला बँधाबँधाया वाक्य जैसे “ऊँची दूकान फीका पकवान’.
Synonyms
आप्तोक्ति, उक्ति, उदाहरण, कथोक्ति, कहनावत, कहावत, जनवाद, दृष्टांत, दृष्टांत वाक्य, न्याय वाक्य, मसल, युक्ति, रवायत, लोकरूढ़ि, लोकोक्ति, सूक्तवाक्य, सूक्ति, सूत्र.
Similar Concepts
उद्धरण, कथन, कविसत्य, न्यायवाक्य, मुहावरा, सूक्ति, सूत्रवाक्य.
Sample Phrases
"यह पुरानी कहावत अभी तक सही बैठती है- 'बुरे काम का अंत बुरा होता है'.".
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