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Decoding Swiss German Nicknames
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Switzerland, a country known for its linguistic diversity, is home to the unique dialect of Swiss German. It has many variations around the country, with words, sounds and phrases changing by city or valley. Here, we dive into a very specific topic of Swiss German - the use of nicknames.
In this episode of ‘Decoding Swiss German Nicknames’, we aim to unravel the meanings, origins, and usage of nicknames. Let’s decode together!
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- Swiss dialects / Swiss nicknames
Learning Swiss German
- Grübschi: Apple or pear core
- Mürggel: The end bit of a loaf of bread
- Rittigampfi: A swing
- Fööf: Five
- Küdder: Rubbish or bin
- Gluggsi: Hiccup
- Gagel: Poo
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