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Italian word
motto
motto, slogan; a witticism
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motto
a short phrase expressing a belief or ideal
⚠️ The trap
Not really a false friend in meaning — both mean a slogan or motto. However, in Italian 'motto' can also be a clever witty remark or quip, a usage absent in English.
To say "a short phrase expressing a belief or ideal" in Italian:
N/A — same meaning
"motto" in English means:
motto, slogan; a witticism
Example
"Il motto della scuola è 'Sapere è potere'."
"The school's motto is 'Knowledge is power'."
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