What I've Written about Swiss German so far

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Over the last few years I've written quite a few articles about languages in Switzerland in general with a special focus on Swiss German. Thanks to Google Analytics, I know that many people visit my blog to find out more about this language and maybe even learn a few words or phrases on the way.

Hence, I decided to compile an ordered list of all language related articles of this blog. Hopefully, you'll find it helpful to learn a few new words or find out more about Swiss German.

Overview over all languages of Switzerland:

• Four Official Languages of Switzerland: German, French, Italian and Rumantsch are the official languages of Switzerland. 
• Different Swiss German Dialects: What are the dialects of German spoken in Switzerland? Great overview with examples for several dialects.
• Swiss German 101: Short introduction to Swiss German with a basic glossary
• Online Resources for Learners of Swiss German: List with free resources for learning Swiss German over the internet
• Swiss German Dictionary: compilation of Swiss German words with translations into English
• High German or Swiss German?: Is there a difference between standard German and Swiss German? Is Swiss German a language or a dialect of German? I try to answer these questions in this article.

Swiss German Dictionaries & Phrasebooks:

• The Year in Swiss German: Learn how to say the names of the months and days in Swiss German
• Winter Dictionary: Collection of Swiss German words related to winter and snow
• Skiing Dictionary: Collection of Swiss German words related to skiing and other alpine winter sports
• Easter Dictionary: Collection of Swiss German words used during the Easter season
• Hiking Dictionary: List of Swiss German words for the avid hiker
• Sports Dictionary: List of Swiss German words from the most popular sports in Switzerland
• Travel Dictionary: Collection of Swiss German words related to traveling
• Family Dictionary: Learn how to say 'mother-in-law' and 'cousin' in Swiss German
• Fall Dictionary: Learn how to say 'fall' and 'leaves' in Swiss German
• Christmas Dictionary: Great summary of Swiss German words that relate to Christmas and the Christmas season in Switzerland
• Child Dictionary: Collection of words for 'child' and 'rascal' in Swiss German

• How to order a drink in Swiss German: Do you want to order a beer? Or a glass of wine? Here you'l find out how to do just that in Switzerland.
• How to say 'I love you' in Swiss German: Learn how to express your love to your spouse.
• How to talk about the weather with a Swiss Person: We all do it so why not learn how to do it in Swiss German? Here's the 101 of Swiss German weather talk!
• How to greet a Stranger in Switzerland: Unsure of how to greet someone on the street in your Swiss town? I'll help you out!
• How to Count to 100 in Swiss German: Basic explanation of how to count up to 100 (and possible more) in Swiss German

Fun Facts & Other Peculiarities of Swiss German:

• Bütschgi, Groibschi & Gütschi: There are 30 different ways to say 'apple core' in the different Swiss German dialects. Find out here what they are.
• When you shouldn't take the Swiss by their word: Sometimes the literal translation of a Swiss German word or phrase can be quite strange for the foreign ear.
• Bear droppings and little beavers: Compilation of funny literal meanings for Swiss German words and phrases
• Funny Swiss German Words: Sometimes Swiss German words simply sound funny - 'Chuchichäschtli' is just one famous example of the words in this list.
• Schätzli, Schnüggel and Müüsli: We Swiss use many different terms of endearment to address our loved ones. Find out what they are!
• Swiss German Tongue Twisters: Fancy yourself a Swiss German expert? Try yourself at these Swiss German Tongue Twisters and show us!

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