Noun
der Spruch
Pronunciation: /ˈʃpʁʊx/
short saying, expression or dictum that is remembered or is meaningful in itself
B1
rank #2,814
plural Sprüche
Meanings
Noun
- short saying, expression or dictum that is remembered or is meaningful in itself
- stock phrase
- slogan
- sharp remark or repartee
Example sentence
Das ist aber ein recht hohler Spruch.
That's a really shallow thing to say.
Word forms
singular
der Spruch
plural
die Sprüche
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Spruch
Accusativeden Spruch
Dativedem Spruch
Genitivedes Spruches
Plural
Nominativedie Sprüche
Accusativedie Sprüche
Dativeden Sprüchen
Genitiveder Sprüche
Usage
- ein kluger Spruch — A short saying with a memorable message.
- Sprüche klopfen — Informally, make boastful or empty remarks.
Auf der Karte stand ein lustiger Spruch.
There was a funny saying on the card.