motto
gb/mˈɑtoʊ/ us/mˈɑtoʊ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8000
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
short phrase expressing principle
A short saying that shows what a person or group believes or how they try to live or work.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s motto is "[words]"
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "motto" with "motive" or "goal." A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or way of living, not the reason you do something (motive) or something you want to achieve (goal). Another mistake is using an unfinished phrase, like *"My motto is to be happy"*; it is more natural to use a short saying, such as *"My motto is 'Be happy'"*.
Synonyma
slogan (Often used for advertising or political messages; can sound more commercial than “motto.”)
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catchphrase (Emphasizes a memorable or often-repeated phrase, sometimes humorous or linked to a person or show.)
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maxim (More formal and philosophical; stresses a general rule for behavior or thinking.)
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creed (Focuses on a set of strong beliefs, often religious or moral, not always in the form of a short phrase.)
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watchword (Formal; a word or short phrase that represents a key idea or principle guiding action.)
Kolokace
personal motto
|company motto
|family motto
|school motto
|adopt a motto
|live by the motto
Témata
values
|communication
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her personal motto is "Never give up."
- The company motto, "Quality first," is printed on all their packaging.
- As a teacher, his motto is to "make learning fun for everyone."
- The club chose "Service before self" as its new motto.
- If I had to pick a motto for my life, it would be "Stay curious."
Učební příklady
- My motto is "Work hard, play hard."
- The school motto is written on the wall.
- Their motto is "Safety first" on every sign.
- Her motto at work is "Be on time."
- We made a motto for our team: "We never quit."
Podstatné jméno
formal
B2
entity
2
words on a crest or emblem
A word or short phrase written on a special symbol, like a coat of arms or badge, that says what a person, family, or group stands for.
Vzorec užití:
the motto on [something]
Synonyma
inscription (General word for writing carved or written on an object; does not always express a guiding ideal.)
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legend (Technical in heraldry and numismatics; refers to writing on a coin or emblem, not necessarily a guiding phrase.)
Kolokace
Latin motto
|royal motto
|coat-of-arms motto
|school crest motto
Témata
symbols
|history
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The university seal features a Latin motto beneath an open book.
- On the royal coat of arms, the motto is written on a scroll below the shield.
- The old family crest still bears the original French motto chosen in the 17th century.
- The school redesigned its badge but kept the traditional motto.
- Around the edge of the coin, the national motto appears in small capital letters.
Učební příklady
- The motto on the flag is in Latin.
- Our school crest has a lion and a motto.
- The family motto is written under the shield.
- This coin has the country’s motto around the side.
- They added a new motto to the team badge.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
motto
IPA
GB/mˈɑtoʊ/
US/mˈɑtoʊ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
motto (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (motto)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: motto
- Plural: mottoes, mottos
Příbuzná slova
Forms
mottoes
noun
mottos
noun
Výrazy
adopt the motto
1/ədˈɑpt ðə mˈɑtoʊ/
fixed phrase
officially choose a motto
To choose a special short saying to show what a person, group, or company believes or wants to be known for.
Příklady
- The club adopted the motto "Stronger together" after the merger.
- Many startups adopt the motto "Move fast" to encourage quick decisions.
- The new school will adopt the motto of its founder: "Education for all."
live by the motto
1/lˈɪv bˈaɪ ðə mˈɑtoʊ/
fixed phrase
follow the rule of a motto
To try to act in your life according to the words of a motto.
Příklady
- She really lives by the motto "Honesty is the best policy."
- As a company, they live by the motto "People over profit."
- He tries to live by the motto his father taught him: "Respect everyone."
my motto is
1/mˈaɪ mˈɑtoʊ ˈɪz/
fixed phrase
introducing a personal motto
Used before you say a short sentence that shows how you try to live or work.
Příklady
- My motto is "Do it right the first time."
- My motto is "Stay calm and carry on," even when things get stressful.
- My motto is "Learn something new every day."
our motto is
1/ˈaʊɚ mˈɑtoʊ ˈɪz/
fixed phrase
introducing a group motto
Used before you say a short sentence that shows what a group or organization believes or how it tries to act.
Příklady
- Our motto is "Customers come first."
- In this team, our motto is "No one is left behind."
- Our motto is "Think big, start small."
that's my motto
1/ðˈæts mˈaɪ mˈɑtoʊ/
fixed phrase
claiming a phrase as your motto
Said after a short sentence to show that it is the rule or idea you try to live by.
Příklady
- "Work smarter, not harder"—that's my motto.
- When she heard him say "Kindness costs nothing," she laughed and replied, "That's my motto!"
- "Always double-check your work"—that's my motto at the office.