Salawikain (en. Proverb)

sah-lah-wi-kahin

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A statement or saying that conveys a lesson or truth.

The saying 'No friendship is comparable' is a nice proverb.

Ang 'Walang kapantay ang pagkakaibigan' ay isang magandang salawikain.

A Filipino saying that is customary and reflects wisdom.

Many proverbs inspire people.

Maraming salawikain ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa mga tao.

A form of literature that contains important lessons.

Proverbs are used in speeches and discussions.

Ang mga salawikain ay ginagamit sa mga talumpati at talakayan.

from the root word 'language' or 'tongue'.

In every place there is a proverb.

Different sayings exist in every place that reflect its culture.

Sa bawat pook ay may salawikain.

Every proverb contains a truth.

All sayings contain a lesson or reality.

Bawat salawikain ay may katotohanan.

maxim

A statement that expresses a principle or behavior.

maxim

saying

A statement that can become a well-known proverb.

saying

proverb

The elders say, 'He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to where he's going.'

Sabi ng mga matatanda, 'Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.'

statement of wisdom

Many proverbs provide valuable lessons in life, such as 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.'

Maraming salawikain ang nagbibigay ng magandang aral sa buhay, tulad ng 'Bato-bato sa langit, ang tamaan huwag magalit.'

timeless truth

'Where there’s perseverance, there’s reward' - this is truly a timeless truth in proverbs.

'Basta't may tiyaga, may nilaga' - ito ay talagang salawikain na walang kupas na katotohanan.