auf Schweizerdeutsch
The German phrase for "in swiss" is auf Schweizerdeutsch.
This phrase refers to speaking or writing in the Swiss German dialect.
Which one should you use?
While auf Schweizerdeutsch refers to the Swiss German dialect, auf Hochdeutsch refers to Standard German.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition auf is used here to indicate the medium or language of communication, rather than 'in'.
Did you know?
- People speaking auf Schweizerdeutsch frequently use the diminutive suffix -li to make nouns sound smaller or cuter, such as Müesli for muesli.
- Unlike Standard German, Swiss German often uses the Perfekt tense to describe the past, almost entirely replacing the Präteritum form.
- The word Schweizerdeutsch itself is a bit of a misnomer because there is no single 'Swiss German' language. Instead, the phrase acts as an umbrella term for a massive collection of distinct Alemannic dialects that vary significantly from village to village.
Examples in context
- Merci vielmolThanks a lot
- Er spricht immer auf Schweizerdeutsch.He always speaks in Swiss German.
- Wir haben den ganzen Abend auf Schweizerdeutsch telefoniert.We talked on the phone in Swiss German all evening.
- Schreib die Nachricht bitte auf Schweizerdeutsch.Please write the message in Swiss German.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are discussing how to communicate with their Swiss friends.
- LauraSchreibst du die E-Mail auf Schweizerdeutsch?Are you writing the email in Swiss German?
- FelixNein, ich schreibe lieber auf Hochdeutsch.No, I prefer writing in High German.
- LauraAber sie verstehen dich besser auf Schweizerdeutsch.But they understand you better in Swiss German.
- FelixVielleicht hast du recht, Laura.Maybe you are right, Laura.
