der Volksmund

Plural: die not used in plural
Noun
1.

the colloquial speech

(Only used in fixed combos like "der Volksmund sagt..." or "Im Volksmund sagt man...".)
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Examples
  • Der Volksmund sagt, dass Lachen die beste Medizin ist.
  • As people commonly say, laughter is the best medicine.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Volksmund' have?

Volksmund has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the colloquial speech.

What is the gender of 'Volksmund'?

der

What is the plural of 'Volksmund'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Volksmund' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Volksmund'?

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