das Sprachrohr
Translation
mouthpiece, spokesperson, megaphone, speaking tube
Examples
Die Zeitung ist das Sprachrohr der Opposition.
The newspaper is the mouthpiece of the opposition.
Früher nutzte man ein Sprachrohr auf Schiffen.
In the past, a speaking tube was used on ships.
Grammar Patterns
to serve as the mouthpiece of ((sb./sth.)) The newspaper serves as the mouthpiece of the government.
to be the mouthpiece for ((sb./sth.)) He is the mouthpiece for the entire party.
Similar Words
mouthpiece, spokesperson, megaphone, organ
Etymology
From 'Sprache' (speech, language) + 'Rohr' (pipe, tube). Literally a 'speech pipe'.
Memory Tips
Imagine speaking through a pipe ('Rohr') to make your speech ('Sprache') heard, acting as a mouthpiece.