der Spruch
Translation
saying, motto, slogan, verdict
Examples
Ein alter Spruch sagt: 'Ohne Fleiß kein Preis.'
An old saying goes: 'No pain, no gain.'
Er machte einen witzigen Spruch und alle lachten.
He made a witty remark and everyone laughed.
Das Gericht wird morgen den Spruch verkünden.
The court will announce the verdict tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
to make a remark einen Spruch machen He always has to make a clever remark.
a saying ((about sth.)) ein Spruch ((über+4)) That's a saying about friendship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Redewendung (idiom), Motto, Urteil (verdict)
Etymology
From the verb 'sprechen' (to speak). A 'Spruch' is something that has been spoken.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Spruch' as a short, memorable thing that you 'sprechen' (speak).