Meaning 1neutral; informal uses also common · 82%
A short, memorable sentence that often expresses a piece of wisdom or a rule.
Natural examples
Über dem Schreibtisch hängt ein Spruch über Geduld.
A saying about patience hangs above the desk.
Der Spruch auf dem Plakat motivierte das ganze Team.
The slogan on the poster motivated the whole team.
Meine Großmutter kennt für jede Lage einen passenden Spruch.
My grandmother knows a fitting saying for every situation.
Usage note
Spruch is masculine and forms Sprüche; it may mean an adage, quote, or slogan.
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A short, memorable sentence that often expresses a piece of wisdom or a rule. Spruch is masculine and forms Sprüche; it may mean an adage, quote, or slogan.
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