English–German
“maxim” in German
How to say “maxim” in German
“Maxim” in German is Maxime.
A short line kept in view as a guide for choices and conduct.
Example sentences with Maxime
Er handelte stets nach seiner Maxime.
He always acted according to his maxim.
Tips for using Maxime
- Maxime is feminine, with die Maxime and the plural die Maximen; the word is more formal than everyday Regel.
Other German words for “maxim”
Kurze Sprüche bleiben oft im Gedächtnis.
Short maxims often stick in the memory.