The difference between Paroemia and Proverb

When used as nouns, paroemia means a proverb, whereas proverb means a phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.


Proverb is also verb with the meaning: to write or utter proverbs.

check bellow for the other definitions of Paroemia and Proverb

  1. Paroemia as a noun:

    A proverb.

  1. Proverb as a noun:

    A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

  2. Proverb as a noun:

    A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

  3. Proverb as a noun:

    A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

  4. Proverb as a noun:

    A drama exemplifying a proverb.

  1. Proverb as a verb:

    To write or utter proverbs.

  2. Proverb as a verb:

    To name in, or as, a proverb.

  3. Proverb as a verb:

    To provide with a proverb.