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When I flew to London last January I found a magazine teaching the foreigners how to speak Swiss German. To me it sounded funny - if not awkward:
"In the German part of Switzerland, people speak a dialect of German (called Swiss German or Schwiizerdütsch). Even for those who speak German, this can be a shock, because it can sound quite different and akward. Nevertheless, I suggest you give it a try. The "ch" is pronounced as in Scottish loch. Mind your throat!
Hello:
Grüezi (grooe-t-si)
Goodbye:
Adieu (Ad-year)
Excuse me!:
Exgüsi (ex-gewsi!)
Where is...?:
Wo dore goht's zum... (vo door-eeh goo-tstzoom...?)
Cheers!:
Zum Wohl! (tsoom vol!)
I'll have a beer, please!:
Ich möcht en Stange, bitte! (ich mu-cht an shtang-eh, bit-eeh!)
Should you visit Switzerland - you'll be well prepared with this crash course!
By the way: You might be better off with English...
♥ Emilie's daughter ♥
I think i wil stick to english.
ReplyDeleteI suppose it is a bit like the French spoken in Quebec, Canada which is not understood by French people.
ReplyDeleteOooops that wasn't easy. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Elna
That was fun! Not easy, but fun. Thanks!
ReplyDeletereally thank to you, I like your post. Wish you a great day.
ReplyDeleteHello Christa, oh my goodness it looks tricky. I didn't do German at school, so I don't think I would be too good at this. What language do you speak, apart from very good English?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and lovely comments. I am so glad that I made you laugh. I love it that you would love your home if you were a visitor. Your comments gave me a warm and fuzzy glow, thank you. With much love, Linda x