advice in English
- advice⇄advice, noun.
1. an opinion about what should be done; suggestion; recommendation.
Ex. To keep well, follow the doctor's advice.
2. Often, advices. news, especially from a distance; information.
Ex. Advices of the score from the r
advice in Kashmiri कॉशुर
advice in Konkani कोंकणी
advice in Sindhi سنڌي
Advice
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ədˈvaɪs/
Definitions
- 1. Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
- 2. An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do.
Usage Examples
- She sought his advice on how to improve her writing.
- The lawyer gave me some valuable advice about my case.
Etymology
From Old French avis, meaning "opinion," derived from Latin advisum, meaning "to consider."
Synonyms
- Guidance
- Counsel
- Recommendation
- Suggestion
Antonyms
- Misguidance
- Discouragement
- Warning
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Consejo | /konˈse.xo/ |
| French | Conseil | /kɔ̃.sɛj/ |
| German | Ratschlag | /ˈʁaːtʃ.laːk/ |
| Chinese | 建议 | /jiàn yì/ |
| Russian | Совет | /sɐˈvʲet/ |
| Arabic | نصيحة | /naˈsˤiːħa/ |
| Hindi | सलाह | /səˈlaːɦ/ |
| Bengali | পরামর্শ | /pɔɾɑˈmɔrʃ/ |
| Portuguese | Conselho | /kõˈseʎu/ |
| Japanese | アドバイス | /adobaisu/ |
| Korean | 조언 | /tɕo.ʌn/ |
| Italian | Consiglio | /konˈsiʎʎo/ |
| Turkish | Tavsiye | /tavˈsiːje/ |
| Vietnamese | Lời khuyên | /lɤːi˧˦ kʷiən/ |
| Thai | คำแนะนำ | /kʰam˧˦ nɛ́ːnʔam/ |
| Malay | Nasihat | /nɑ.siˈhɑt/ |
| Filipino | Payo | /ˈpa.jo/ |
| Swedish | Råd | /roːd/ |
| Dutch | Advies | /ɑtˈvʏs/ |
| Czech | Rada | /ˈrada/ |
| Romanian | Consiliu | /konˈsi.lju/ |
| Hungarian | Tanács | /ˈtɒn.ɒːtʃ/ |
| Persian | نصیحت | /næˈsiːhæt/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary slightly between American and British English.
Historical Usage
The concept of advice has been important in literature and philosophy throughout history.
Cultural Nuances
Advice may be offered in various contexts, and its reception can differ based on cultural expectations.
More Information
For further exploration of advice in different contexts, consider reading self-help books or psychological studies.