schtroumpf

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French

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Etymology

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Coined by Peyo, probably from German Strumpf (stocking, sock), which is not semantically related, but peculiar and “funny sounding” to the French ear because of the unfamiliar combinations of consonants. See also smurf.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃtʁumf/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Noun

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schtroumpf m (plural schtroumpfs)

  1. (comics, fiction) smurf
  2. (derogatory) dwarf, midget

Adjective

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schtroumpf (feminine schtroumpfe, masculine plural schtroumpfs, feminine plural schtroumpfes)

  1. smurfy

Derived terms

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