Language/Swiss-german/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Swiss German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Swiss German vocabulary related to drinks. Switzerland is known for its Alpine scenery, watches, chocolate, and of course, cheese and wine. Hence, it's not surprising that the country has many unique drinks that are worth discovering. So let's get started! 🚀
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Hot drinks[edit | edit source]
Coffee & Tea[edit | edit source]
When it comes to Swiss German coffee, locals enjoy it strong and black, with a dash of milk (that's if they add any).
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
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en Chaschte | [ɛn ˈxaschtɛ] | a cup of coffee |
en Tée | [ɛn ˈteː] | a cup of tea |
es Glaaß Chrautentee | [ɛs ɡlas ˈxraʊtənteː] | a glass of herbal tea |
Hot Chocolate[edit | edit source]
Switzerland is known to have some of the best chocolatiers in the world, so it's no surprise that Swiss hot chocolate is legendary. It's thick, creamy, and simply delicious!
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
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en Schoggimilch | [ɛn ˈʃɔkːimilç] | hot chocolate |
en heisse Schocki | [ɛn ˈhaɪsə ˈʃɔki] | hot chocolate (informal) |
Mulled Wine[edit | edit source]
Mulled wine is a traditional Christmas drink in Switzerland. It's typically made from red wine, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel. It's served hot and is perfect for cold winter nights.
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
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en Glühwy | [ɛn ˈɡlyːvi] | mulled wine |
Cold drinks[edit | edit source]
Water & Juice[edit | edit source]
In Switzerland, it's safe to drink tap water, but bottled mineral water is also popular. And of course, freshly squeezed juices are always a great option.
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
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es Wasser | [ɛs ˈvasər] | water |
eis Saut | [ais ˈsaʊt] | a glass of juice |
en Orangensaft | [ɛn oˈraŋənzaft] | orange juice |
Soft drinks[edit | edit source]
When it comes to soft drinks, Swiss people love their Rivella, a carbonated soft drink that has a slightly fruity taste.
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
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es Rivella | [ɛs riˈvɛlɐ] | Rivella (carbonated soft drink) |
en Coca Cola | [ɛn ˈkoːka ˈkola] | Coca Cola |
Alcoholic drinks[edit | edit source]
Switzerland is known for its wine, beer, and spirits. Here are a few popular Swiss German alcoholic drinks:
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
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en Ascht | [ɛn aʃt] | beer |
es Wyschwy | [ɛs ˈviːʃviː] | white wine |
es Chäschwässer | [ɛs ˈxæʃˌvɛsːər] | kirsch, a cherry liquor |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ich nimm en Chaschte, bitte. ([I'll have a cup of coffee, please.])
- Person 2: Sölls en heisse Schocki oder e kaltes Bier si? ([Should it be a hot chocolate or a cold beer?])
- Person 1: Es Glas Wyschwy, bitte. ([A glass of white wine, please.])
- Person 2: En Rivella für mich, bitte. ([A Rivella for me, please.])
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope this lesson helped you to learn new Swiss German vocabulary related to drinks. To practice your language skills, you can always join the Polyglot Club community and chat with native Swiss Germans. Don't hesitate to check our Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Swiss German vocabulary by referring to the Vocabulary section of Polyglot Club. See you in the next lesson! 😃
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Days of the Week & Tongue twisters.
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