Language/Swiss-german/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye
Hi Swiss German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Swiss German. We will also learn some cultural information about the language and practice with a dialogue.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Count to 10 & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Words[edit | edit source]
Swiss German | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
Ade | [ˈaːdə] | Goodbye |
Ciao | [ˈtʃaʊ] | Bye |
Tschüss | [ˈtʃyːs] | Bye |
Uf Wiederluege | [ʊf ˈviːdərlʏːgə] | See you later |
Uf Widerluege | [ʊf ˈviːdərlʏːgə] | See you soon |
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Swiss German is a group of dialects spoken in Switzerland. It is the native language of about 70% of the population of Switzerland. Swiss German is not an official language of Switzerland, but it is recognized as a national language. Swiss German is closely related to German, but it has its own unique features. For example, Swiss German has a different pronunciation and grammar than standard German.
In Swiss German, there are many ways to say "Good Bye". The most common ones are "Ade", "Ciao", "Tschüss" and "Uf Wiederluege" or "Uf Widerluege".
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue between two people saying goodbye:
Person 1: Tschüss! (Bye!)
Person 2: Uf Wiederluege! (See you later!)
Person 1: Ade! (Goodbye!)
Person 2: Ciao! (Bye!)
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of Swiss German goodbyes with this quiz:
1. How do you say "Goodbye" in Swiss German? A. Ade B. Ciao C. Tschüss D. All of the above
2. How do you say "See you soon" in Swiss German? A. Ade B. Ciao C. Tschüss D. Uf Widerluege
3. What language is Swiss German closely related to? A. French B. Italian C. German D. Spanish
Answers: 1. D, 2. D, 3. C
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