das Spruchband
Translation
banner, streamer
Examples
Die Demonstranten hielten ein Spruchband hoch.
The demonstrators held up a banner.
Auf dem Spruchband stand: 'Willkommen zu Hause!'
The banner said: 'Welcome home!'
Grammar Patterns
to hold up/carry a banner ein Spruchband hochhalten/tragen They carried a banner through the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Transparent, Banner
Etymology
A compound word from 'Spruch' (saying) and 'Band' (band, ribbon). Literally a 'saying-band'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a long 'Band' (ribbon) with a 'Spruch' (slogan) written on it. This creates the image of a banner.