Motto Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈmɑtoʊ/

MAH-doh

UK

/mˈɒtəʊ/

MO-toh

التعريف

A motto is a short phrase or sentence that expresses an important belief, rule, or guiding idea for a person, group, or organization.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

"Motto" is used in both formal and informal contexts, often for schools, organizations, or personal philosophies. Common phrases include "live by a motto" and "adopt a motto." Do not confuse with "slogan," which is more about advertising.

• Spanish: lema
• Portuguese (BR): lema
• Portuguese (PT): lema
• Chinese (Simplified): 座右铭
• Chinese (Traditional): 座右銘
• Hindi: मूलमंत्र - आदर्श वाक्य
• Arabic: شعار
• Bengali: মূলমন্ত্র - বাণী
• Russian: девиз
• Japanese: モットー - 標語
• Vietnamese: phương châm
• Korean: 좌우명
• Turkish: motto - özdeyiş
• Urdu: موٹو - نصب العین
• Indonesian: motto - semboyan

جمل نموذجية

Our school has a new motto this year.

basic

Her motto is 'Never give up'.

basic

The team's motto inspires everyone.

basic

I try to live by the motto 'Work hard, play hard'.

natural

What's your personal motto that motivates you every day?

natural

The politician ended his speech with the party's famous motto.

natural