German phrase
Das Sprichwort lautet ~.
Meaning
The proverb says ___
When to use it
Introduces the wording of a proverb in speech or writing.
Example dialogue
Wie lautet das Sprichwort?
How does the proverb go?
Das Sprichwort lautet "Man soll den Tag nicht vor dem Abend loben".
The proverb says, 'Do not praise the day before evening.'