schtroumpf
French edit
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
Noun edit
schtroumpf m (plural schtroumpfs)
- (comics, fiction) smurf
- (derogatory) dwarf, midget
Adjective edit
schtroumpf (feminine schtroumpfe, masculine plural schtroumpfs, feminine plural schtroumpfes)