German

In Swiss German, ‘goodbye’ is Tschau. The older, traditional farewell Adieu is still used, especially in rural areas and among older speakers.

The English phrase ‘maverick’ can be translated into German as Querkopf or Individualist.

In German, the phrase for cheers when drinking is prost. German speakers use several expressions to toast others when clinking glasses.

The German word for better is besser. It can function as the comparative form of the adjective gut (good) or the adverb gut (well).

To a friend say Ich hab dich lieb, which expresses love without romance. Ich liebe dich is mostly kept for partners.

The German word for heart is Herz. The word refers to the biological organ.

The German word for vegetables is Gemüse. Gemüse refers to plants or parts of plants that are grown for food.

The English phrase exterminate is translated into German as ausrotten.

The German word for scissors is Schere. Schere is a noun used to refer to the tool used for cutting.

The English term of endearment “hon” can be translated into German as Schatz.