das Motto
Translation
motto, slogan, theme
Examples
Mein Motto ist: Immer positiv denken.
My motto is: Always think positive.
Das Motto der Party lautet '80er Jahre'.
The theme of the party is '80s'.
Grammar Patterns
the motto is... The motto of the conference is 'Shaping the Future'.
to be under the motto of... The event is under the motto of 'Sustainability'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leitspruch (guiding principle), Devise (motto), Slogan (slogan)
Etymology
From Italian 'motto', meaning 'word' or 'saying'. It's an international word used in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's almost the same word as in English. Think of a company's 'motto' or a personal guiding principle.