Decoding Swiss German Nicknames

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Dec 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 73

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Episode description

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

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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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