English–German

“motto” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɔtoː/

Example

Unsere Mottos sind unterschiedlich.

Our mottos are different.

Illustration for Motto (motto)

How to say “motto” in German

“Motto” in German is Motto.

A few memorable words that give a person, group, or project a recognizable direction.

Full entry for Motto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Motto

Er handelt oft nach dem Motto 'Carpe diem'.

He often acts according to the motto 'Carpe diem'.

Tips for using Motto

  • The pattern unter dem Motto takes the dative and introduces the principle under which an action is carried out.

Other German words for “motto”

Als Team ist unsere Devise: 'Der Kunde kommt zuerst'.

As a team, our motto is: "The customer comes first".

“motto” in other languages