NOUN
Spruch/ʃpʁʊx/saying; proverb; maxim
Spruch is a German noun that means saying, proverb, or maxim. It is pronounced /ʃpʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sprüche".
Definitions
1.saying; short expression with a general truth or wisdom(general language)
a.proverb or common saying
Ein alter Spruch sagt: Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund.—An old saying goes: The early bird catches the worm.
2.court ruling or verdict(legal, formal)
a.judicial decision, especially in outdated or formal register
Der Spruch des Gerichts wurde am Nachmittag verkündet.—The court's ruling was announced in the afternoon.
3.witty remark; quip(colloquial)
a.short, witty sentence or joke
Er hat immer einen lustigen Spruch auf den Lippen.—He always has a witty remark ready.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Spruch | die Sprüche |
| Genitive | des Spruches | der Sprüche |
| Dative | dem Spruche | den Sprüchen |
| Accusative | den Spruch | die Sprüche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spruch" mean in English?
- "Spruch" means saying, proverb, or maxim. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spruch"?
- "Spruch" is pronounced /ʃpʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spruch" der, die, or das?
- "Spruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Spruch"?
- The plural of "Spruch" is "Sprüche".
- What part of speech is "Spruch"?
- "Spruch" is a noun in German.
