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Cool German Words

October 13, 2021April 11, 2026 Lisa

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, German and therefore the Swiss dialects are very descriptive languages. Oftentimes the first time you hear a word you understand it inherently with no need for further explanation. If that’s not… Read moreCool German Words

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Say what? German Translated

December 13, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Swiss German and German are very visual languages. Often times it is easy to understand a word even if you have never heard it before. Other times you just have to figure out what in the world that person just… Read moreSay what? German Translated

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