Schproch

Limburgish

Etymology

From Middle High German spruch, from Old High German *spruh, from Proto-West Germanic *spruki (“saying”), related to the verb *sprekan (“to speak”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃpʁox/
• Rhymes: -ox

Noun

Schproch m (plural Schpröch) (Eupen)

1. short saying, expression or dictum that is remembered or is meaningful in itself
   1. stock phrase
   2. slogan
   3. sharp remark or repartee
   4. proverb, saying
   5. popular verse or short poem