Spruch

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German spruch, from Old High German *spruh, from Proto-West Germanic *spruki (saying), related to the verb *sprekan (to speak). Cognate with Dutch spreuk, German Low German Spröök.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃpʁʊx/
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Noun

Spruch m (strong, genitive Spruches or Spruchs, plural Sprüche, diminutive Sprüchlein n or Sprüchelchen n)

  1. short saying, expression or dictum that is remembered or is meaningful in itself
    1. stock phrase
    2. slogan
      Synonyms: Motto, Parole, Slogan
    3. sharp remark or repartee
    4. (often guter Spruch) witticism, witty quote
      Synonyms: Bonmot, geflügeltes Wort
    5. proverb, saying
      Synonyms: Sprichwort, Redensart
    6. popular verse or short poem
    7. particular kind of medieval lyric poem
  2. (law) judgment, decision

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Hunsrik

Etymology

From Middle High German spruch, from Old High German *spruh, from Proto-Germanic *sprukiz (saying), related to the verb *sprekaną (to speak).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃprux/
  • Rhymes: -ux
  • Syllabification: Spruch

Noun

Spruch m (plural Sprich, diminutive Sprichelche)

  1. saying
  2. proverb

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