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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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