Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A short phrase expressing the guiding idea of an event, group, or project.
Natural examples
Das Motto des Festes lautet „Gemeinsam wachsen“.
The festival's motto is “Growing together.”
Unter dem Motto „Weniger Abfall“ sammelten die Kinder Müll.
Under the motto “Less waste,” the children collected litter.
Ihr Motto begleitet sie durch schwierige Projekte.
Her motto guides her through difficult projects.
Usage note
Neuter noun, plural Mottos or less commonly Motti. Often used in the phrase unter dem Motto.
Mini-lesson: Motto
A short phrase expressing the guiding idea of an event, group, or project. Neuter noun, plural Mottos or less commonly Motti. Often used in the phrase unter dem Motto.
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