motto

  • 31Motto — das Motto, s (Mittelstufe) Prinzip, von dem man sich in seinem Leben leiten lässt, Devise Synonyme: Leitspruch, Wahlspruch Beispiel: Sein Motto heißt: leben und lieben . Kollokation: nach einem Motto leben …

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  • 32motto — n. to coin a motto * * * [ mɒtəʊ] to coin a motto …

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  • 33motto — [[t]mɒ̱toʊ[/t]] mottoes, mottos (plural) N COUNT: oft with poss A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation. The regiment s motto is Nemo nos impune… …

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  • 34motto — noun a) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement. It was the motto of a bishop eminent for his piety and good works, ... Serve God, and be cheerful. Addison. b) A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay …

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  • 35motto — See slogan. See slogan, motto …

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  • 36Motto — This very interesting medieval surname has a confused origin. Like the personal name and subsequent surname Jacob, it has its origins in the Hebrew given name Yaakov . This was Latinized first as Jacobus , and then in the period known as The Dark …

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  • 37Motto — Devise, Leitsatz, Leitspruch, Leitwort, Losung, Parole, Schlagwort, Slogan, Wahlspruch; (bildungsspr.): Maxime. * * * Motto,das:⇨Wahlspruch MottoWahlspruch,Leitsatz,Leitgedanke,Leitspruch,Devise,Parole,Losung,Slogan,Schlagwort,Maxime …

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  • 38motto — mòt·to s.m. CO 1. detto scherzoso o pungente: motto di spirito Sinonimi: arguzia, battuta, boutade, detto, frizzo, 1lazzo. 2. frase breve e sentenziosa, nella quale, con valore imperativo, è enunciato un programma, una linea di condotta, una… …

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  • 39motto — {{hw}}{{motto}}{{/hw}}s. m. 1 Detto arguto e spiritoso; SIN. Facezia. 2 Breve frase sentenziosa: ‘provando e riprovando’ era il motto dell Accademia del Cimento; SIN. Massima. 3 (lett.) Parola: uscì e non fece –m. ETIMOLOGIA: dal lat. tardo… …

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  • 40motto — mot|to [ˈmɔtəu US ˈma:tou] n plural mottos or mottoes [Date: 1500 1600; : Italian; Origin: word ] a short sentence or phrase giving a rule on how to behave, which expresses the aims or beliefs of a person, school, or institution ▪ Be prepared is… …

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