proverb
US /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/
UK /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/

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pepatah, peribahasa
a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice
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The old proverb says, "Actions speak louder than words."
Pepatah lama mengatakan, "Tindakan berbicara lebih keras daripada kata-kata."
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Many cultures share similar proverbs about wisdom.
Banyak budaya berbagi pepatah serupa tentang kebijaksanaan.