schtroumpf

French edit

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schtroumpf

Etymology edit

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 edit

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

Noun edit

schtroumpf m (plural schtroumpfs)

(comics, fiction) smurf
(derogatory) dwarf, midget

Adjective edit

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

smurfy