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Decoding Swiss German Nicknames

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A walk through the Swiss German linguistic labyrinth

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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!

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland Learning Swiss German

The Instagram video.

  • 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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💬 Find us on Threads Swiss and Chips, Jo and Simon

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✉️ Drop us an email: hello@swissandchips.com

📞 Send us a voice message to play in the show +41 76 282 67 66

A walk through the Swiss German linguistic labyrinth

New here? Join the Swiss and Chips community.

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!

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland Learning Swiss German

The Instagram video.

  • 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
  continue reading

74 episodes

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