der Ausspruch
Translation
saying, utterance, quote, remark
Examples
Das ist ein berühmter Ausspruch von Goethe.
That is a famous saying by Goethe.
Sein unbedachter Ausspruch sorgte für Ärger.
His thoughtless remark caused trouble.
Grammar Patterns
ein Ausspruch von j-m a saying by sb. That is a famous saying by Goethe.
einen Ausspruch tun/machen to make a remark He made a thoughtless remark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Äußerung (utterance), das Zitat (quote), die Sentenz (maxim)
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'aussprechen' (to speak out). It represents the 'thing spoken out'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the noun form of 'aussprechen'. It's the result of 'speaking out' – a saying or utterance.