Learning Swiss German

Decoding Swiss German Nicknames

In this episode of ‘Decoding Swiss German Nicknames’, we aim to unravel the meanings, origins, and usage of nicknames. Let’s decode together!

Dec 21, 2023 •

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What noise does an animal make in Swiss German?

Discovering animal sounds in Swiss German: A fun exploration at the Dählhölzli Petting Zoo

Dec 7, 2023 •

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Swiss German sayings: what they mean (and how to say them!)

"There's enough hay down there now" to "even his chopping block will calve": these are just a few everyday sayings that make perfect sense in Swiss…

Sep 3, 2019 •

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Taking to the classroom to learn Swiss German

Many say it can't be done, but some of us will still try! Jo has been attending a Swiss German course and in this episode, she shares her experience of…

Jun 11, 2019 •

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Do you need to know Swiss German to move to Switzerland?

Moving to a country where you don't speak the language can be a 'chicken and egg' situation: which one comes first, the local language or the move? It's…

May 21, 2019 •

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Is it time to take a Swiss German course?

Communication is key when it comes to fitting in and feeling at home in your adopted country, and being able to understand and speak to people does make…

Feb 25, 2019 •

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Swiss German words that don't translate to English: part two

In German and Swiss German there are some words that we don't have an equivalent for in English. We think you'll find some of them quite useful! As…

Oct 23, 2018 •

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Swiss German words that don't translate into English

Today's episode is a direct challenge for you! We talk about Swiss German words, Swiss slang and German words that are hard to translate into English…

Oct 9, 2018 •

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Ten Swiss German phrases you need to know

There are many word or phrases in Swiss German that expats in Switzerland or tourists in the country will start to hear. The dialect varies from place…

Jul 17, 2018 •

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How to learn Swiss German (or should you learn high German)

First time here? We’d love to answer your question in our show. Send a voice message to +41 76 282 67 66. This episode is all about Swiss German and…

Jun 18, 2018 •

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