How to Learn Swiss German
Pronounce most letters the same as you would in High German.. Drop the "n" on the end of a word.. Practice the Swiss-German "ch" sound.
Steps
1
Pronounce most letters the same as you would in High German.
Pronounce most letters the same as you would in High German.
2
Drop the "n" on the end of a word.
Drop the "n" on the end of a word.
3
Practice the Swiss-German "ch" sound.
Practice the Swiss-German "ch" sound.
4
Stress the first syllable of most words.
Stress the first syllable of most words.
5
Use a soft, sing-song intonation when you speak.
Use a soft, sing-song intonation when you speak.
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Say "grüezi" to greet people in Swiss-German.
Say "grüezi" to greet people in Swiss-German.
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Use "wie gaats dir" to ask "how are you?
Use "wie gaats dir" to ask "how are you?
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Say "mi name isch" to tell someone your name.
Say "mi name isch" to tell someone your name.
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Add "-li" to the end of words to form a diminutive.
Add "-li" to the end of words to form a diminutive.
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Use "merci" to say "thank you.
Use "merci" to say "thank you.
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Play music with Swiss-German lyrics.
Play music with Swiss-German lyrics.
12
Watch movies or television shows in Swiss-German.
Watch movies or television shows in Swiss-German.
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Travel to Switzerland to talk to native speakers.
Travel to Switzerland to talk to native speakers.
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