Schwyzerdütsch für Anfänger

Schwyzerdütsch is more than a scratchy ch, muffled vowels, a rolling r and, wherever possible, an -li attached to the noun. In Switzerland, there are not only many independent dialects, but above all a Swiss-coloured standard language that often sounds surprising, confusing or simply funny to ears from other German-speaking countries. More and more people of all ages are taking an interest in Swiss dialect. This small dictionary offers an excellent selection of the most common Swiss-German dialect words, Helvetisms and idioms from AHV to Zwöierli, from e churze Chut to jetz isch gnue Heu dunde. The translations and explanations help to avoid common mistakes and improve mutual understanding.