What noise does an animal make in Swiss German?
Discovering animal sounds in Swiss German: A fun exploration at the Dählhölzli Petting Zoo
Come with us on a stroll through the famous Dählhölzli petting zoo in Bern where we talk about the different animal noises in English and Swiss German.
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Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland
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Bird
Cockerel
Owl
Horse
Frog
Sheep
Cuckoo
Dog
Learning Swiss German
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John’s explanation of what a Bünzli is
John wrote to us about the Swiss Word Bünzli, which was a topic in our episode ‘Swiss German words that don't translate to English: part two’. With his permission, please enjoy his perfect explanation.
The term "Bünzli" is a colloquial Swiss-German word that describes a particular type of person known for their meticulousness and strict adherence to rules. A Bünzli is highly organized, values routine, and is intolerant of rule-breakers. They often display a strong sense of patriotism, coupled with a cautious or sometimes suspicious attitude towards foreign cultures and people. This individual is keenly observant, especially concerning their neighbors and local community, and won't hesitate to voice complaints if something disrupts their orderly world.
While some might admire aspects of Bünzli behavior, such as their cleanliness, organization, and respect for traditions, many, especially Brits, might find them overbearing and nosy. This can be particularly problematic if you have a Bünzli neighbor in an apartment building, as they might come across as meddlesome or overly critical.
Interestingly, there isn't an exact equivalent in the UK for this term. While certain behavioral traits might be recognized, the concept encapsulated by "Bünzli" seems to be a uniquely Swiss-German phenomenon.
So it seems impossible to find one word that translates to bunzli but it’s an essential concept for all newcomers to know about 😂😂
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Fascination squirrels
Here’s the much discussed and somewhat embarrassing attempt at a video of a squirrel. Yes, that is the whole video…
This episode had me laughing. I can actually understand the poor Trauma my husband must be going through. Having grown up in South Africa learning animal sounds in South African English and another sound in Afrikaans , then having to learn new sounds with British English where our children grew up and now in Switzerland I’m teaching him the Swiss sounds. Your episodes keep me entertained:-)