Guete Morge
Good morning
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
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Greetings
Guete Abig
Good evening
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Freut mi
Nice to meet you
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Ade mitenand!, Adie mitenand!
Goodbye everyone!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Ade! (Adee!), Adie!
Goodbye!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Äxgüsi!
Sorry!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Danch vilmal!
Thank you very much!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
en Guete!
enjoy your meal!; Bon appetit!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Exgüsi
excuse me
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Grüezi
hello; Good Day
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Hoi
hi; Hello!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
merci
thank you; Thanks!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Merci vilmal
thank you very much
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Merci vilmal! Merci vielmol!
Thank you very much!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Sali
hi; Hello!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Salü!
Hello!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Tschuldigung!
Sorry!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
tschüss mitenand, tschau mitenand
goodbye everyone
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
uf Widerluege
Goodbye!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Uf Widerluege mitenand!
Goodbye everyone!
Greetings / Beginner / Core path
Introductions
Wie heissisch du?
What is your name?
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Ich heisse …
My name is …
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Woher chunsch?
Where are you from?
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Ich chum us …
I come from …
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Wo wohnsch?
Where do you live?
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Ich wohn z Züri.
I live in Zurich.
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Ich bi neu da.
I am new here.
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Ich lern Züritüütsch.
I am learning Zurich German.
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
Ich verstah scho es bitzli.
I already understand a little.
Introductions / Beginner / Core path
WhatsApp & Texting
Hesch Ziit?
Do you have time?
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Bisch debii?
Are you joining?
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich bi debii.
I am joining.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich chum grad.
I am coming now.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich bi grad underwägs.
I am on my way.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich chum es bitzli spöter.
I will come a little later.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich schaffs nöd.
I cannot make it.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich meld mi spöter.
I will get back to you later.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Schriib mer, wänn du da bisch.
Message me when you are there.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Rüef mer churz aa.
Give me a quick call.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Passt dir das?
Does that work for you?
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Das passt mer guet.
That works well for me.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Das passt mer nöd.
That does not work for me.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Kei Stress.
No stress.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Bis gli.
See you soon.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Bis spöter.
See you later.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Sorry für d Verspötig.
Sorry for being late.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha dini Nachricht grad gseh.
I just saw your message.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha grad kei Ziit.
I do not have time right now.
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Natel
mobile phone; cell phone
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
rüeffe
call
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Sprachi
Voice message
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Telefon gebe
call
WhatsApp & texting / Beginner / Core path
Friends & Social Plans
Hesch Lust?
Do you feel like it?
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Wämmer öppis go trinke?
Shall we go for a drink?
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Wämmer eus träffe?
Shall we meet?
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Wo träffemer eus?
Where shall we meet?
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Ich freu mi.
I am looking forward to it.
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Das tönt guet.
That sounds good.
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Bin gern debii.
I would be happy to join.
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Leider nöd.
Unfortunately not.
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Villicht es anders Mal.
Maybe another time.
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Grüess alli vo mir.
Say hello to everyone for me.
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Badi
outdoor swimming pool
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Ferie
holidays
Friends & social plans / Beginner / Core path
Time & Dates
amig(s)
sometimes
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
de Fiiraabig
free time after work
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Dunnschtig
Thursday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Fiiraabig
Closing time
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Friitig
Friday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
geschter
yesterday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
gliichziitig
at the same time
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
hütt
today
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
i de Nacht
at night
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
jetz
now
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Mäntig
Monday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
moorn
tomorrow
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
moornemorge
tomorrow morning
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Morge!
Tomorrow!
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
öppedie
now and then
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Samschtig
Saturday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
spööter
later
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Sunntig
Sunday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Termin
appointment
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
übermorn
the day after tomorrow
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
vorgeschter
the day before yesterday
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
vorig
just now
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Ziit
time, clock
Time & dates / Beginner / Core path
Numbers
drü
three
Numbers / Beginner / Core path
Zwäi, Zwoo
Two
Numbers / Beginner / Core path
Food & Drink
Cervelat
Swiss sausage; Bockwurst
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Chäs
Cheese
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
d Milch
milk
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Gompfi
jam
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Hahnewasser, Hanewasser
Tap water
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Mineral
Mineral water
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Rahm
cream
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Röschti
rösti
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Rüebli
carrot
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Schoggi
Chocolate, hot chocolate
Food & drink / Beginner / Core path
Grocery Shopping
Bluemelade
Flower shop
Grocery shopping / Beginner / Core path
chauffe
buy
Grocery shopping / Beginner / Core path
choschte
cost
Grocery shopping / Beginner / Core path
Bakery
Broot
bread
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Gipfeli
croissant
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Guetzli
Cookies
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Ruchbrot
mixed bread
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
s Gipfeli
croissant (croissants)
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Schoggichueche
Chocolate cake
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Wähe, Wäie
Sheet cakes with fruit, vegetables or cheese
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Weggli
bread roll; milk buns; White bread (small size)
Bakery / Beginner / Core path
Restaurant
Bitte ohni Zibele.
Without onions, please.
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Zum Mitneh, bitte.
To take away, please.
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Apéro
aperitif
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
ässe
eat
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Bierli
Beer
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Café Crème, Caffè Crema
Espresso (long), which has coffee foam
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Kaffee Crème
Espresso (long), which has coffee foam
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Kafi
coffee, coffee
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
s Bier
beer
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
Zvieri
Afternoon snack, coffee break, snack
Restaurant / Beginner / Core path
School
Ich ha d Huusufgabe vergässe.
I forgot the homework.
School / Beginner / Core path
Wänn isch d Prüefig?
When is the exam?
School / Beginner / Core path
Ich muess das hüt abgeh.
I have to submit this today.
School / Beginner / Core path
Buech
book
School / Beginner / Core path
Chindsgi
kindergarten
School / Beginner / Core path
d Sek
secondary school
School / Beginner / Core path
d Üebig
the exercise
School / Beginner / Core path
gläse
read
School / Beginner / Core path
Gymi, Gyme, Gymer
High school
School / Beginner / Core path
Gymiprüefig
Gymiprüfung, central entrance exam for high school
School / Beginner / Core path
Kanti
Canton school
School / Beginner / Core path
Kurzzeitgymi, Kurzgymi
Short-term high school
School / Beginner / Core path
Langzeitgymi, Langgymi
Long-term high school
School / Beginner / Core path
Matur(a)
school-leaving exam
School / Beginner / Core path
Matura
High school diploma
School / Beginner / Core path
s Gimi
High school
School / Beginner / Core path
Schuel
school
School / Beginner / Core path
Schuelreisli
School trip
School / Beginner / Core path
Work
Ich bi i de Pause.
I am on a break.
Work / Beginner / Core path
Ich bi i de Sitzig.
I am in a meeting.
Work / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha Spätschicht.
I have the late shift.
Work / Beginner / Core path
Ich schaffe hüt dihei.
I am working from home today.
Work / Beginner / Core path
Büetz
work
Work / Beginner / Core path
Büez
work
Work / Beginner / Core path
chrampfe
work hard
Work / Beginner / Core path
das gaat miir (nöd)
that (doesn’t) work for me
Work / Beginner / Core path
de Aarbetskoleeg/ d
the work colleague
Work / Beginner / Core path
de Koleeg/ d Koleegin
the colleague
Work / Beginner / Core path
Kolleg
friend, mate
Work / Beginner / Core path
Pendenz
outstanding task
Work / Beginner / Core path
Transport
Wo isch d Haltestell?
Where is the stop?
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Vo welläm Gleis?
From which platform?
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha de Anschluss verpasst.
I missed my connection.
Transport / Beginner / Core path
De Zug hät Verspötig.
The train is delayed.
Transport / Beginner / Core path
De Zug isch usgfal.
The train was cancelled.
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Wo mues ich umstiige?
Where do I need to change?
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Es Retourbillett, bitte.
A return ticket, please.
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Es eifachs Billett, bitte.
A one-way ticket, please.
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Bileet
Ticket, entry ticket
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Billett
ticket
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Büsli
Bus
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Car
coach; Bus
Transport / Beginner / Core path
d Zuugverbindig
the train connection
Transport / Beginner / Core path
de Bileetautomaat
the ticket machine
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Kondukteur
Conductor, ticket inspector
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Perron
platform
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Ticket
List of candidates in an election
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Tram
tram
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Velo
bicycle
Transport / Beginner / Core path
Directions
deet hine
back there
Directions / Beginner / Core path
doozmaal
back then
Directions / Beginner / Core path
graaduus
straight ahead
Directions / Beginner / Core path
retour
back
Directions / Beginner / Core path
s Bürgerrächt
civil right
Directions / Beginner / Core path
s Rächt
right
Directions / Beginner / Core path
vörig
left
Directions / Beginner / Core path
Vortritt
right of way
Directions / Beginner / Core path
widerchoo
come back
Directions / Beginner / Core path
zruck
back
Directions / Beginner / Core path
zruggchoo
come back
Directions / Beginner / Core path
Home
Ich ha de Schlüssel verlore.
I lost the key.
Home / Beginner / Core path
bedüte
mean
Home / Beginner / Core path
dihäi
at home
Home / Beginner / Core path
Eschtrich
attic
Home / Beginner / Core path
häi
at home
Home / Beginner / Core path
Näscht
bed
Home / Beginner / Core path
Housing & Neighbours
D Heizig funktioniert nöd.
The heating is not working.
Housing & neighbours / Beginner / Core path
De Lift isch kaputt.
The lift is broken.
Housing & neighbours / Beginner / Core path
Am Fänschter hät s Schimmel.
There is mould by the window.
Housing & neighbours / Beginner / Core path
Es isch z luut.
It is too loud.
Housing & neighbours / Beginner / Core path
Health
Ich ha Chopfweh.
I have a headache.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha Halsweh.
I have a sore throat.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha Buuchweh.
I have a stomach ache.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich mues hueste.
I need to cough.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich ha Fieber.
I have a fever.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Mir isch schlecht.
I feel sick.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Mir tuet de Rugge weh.
My back hurts.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich bi chrank.
I am ill.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich bruuche en Termin bim Arzt.
I need a doctor's appointment.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Ich bruuche es Rezept.
I need a prescription.
Health / Beginner / Core path
Hitzgi
hiccups
Health / Beginner / Core path
Pfnüsel
a cold; Runny nose
Health / Beginner / Core path
Bureaucracy
Wo find ich s Formular?
Where can I find the form?
Bureaucracy / Beginner / Core path
Wo mues ich unterschriibe?
Where do I need to sign?
Bureaucracy / Beginner / Core path
Wänn isch d Frist?
When is the deadline?
Bureaucracy / Beginner / Core path
Chönd Si mer das bestätige?
Can you confirm that for me?
Bureaucracy / Beginner / Core path
Weli Unterlage bruuched Si?
Which documents do you need?
Bureaucracy / Beginner / Core path
Shopping
Chani d Quittig ha?
Can I have the receipt?
Shopping / Beginner / Core path
Händ Si das i minere Grössi?
Do you have this in my size?
Shopping / Beginner / Core path
Chani mit Charte zahle?
Can I pay by card?
Shopping / Beginner / Core path
Chani bar zahle?
Can I pay cash?
Shopping / Beginner / Core path
Feelings
gruusig
disgusting; terrible
Feelings / Beginner / Core path
schnusig
cute
Feelings / Beginner / Core path
schüch
shy
Feelings / Beginner / Core path
Opinions & Reactions
iidrücklich
impressive
Opinions & reactions / Beginner / Core path
Questions
jöö
aww; Oh how sweet!, oh what?, really?
Questions / Beginner / Core path
säge
say
Questions / Beginner / Core path
sid wänn
how long (lit. “since when”)
Questions / Beginner / Core path
wänn
when; if
Questions / Beginner / Core path
Wie gaht's?
how are you?
Questions / Beginner / Core path
Common Expressions
aa
ah
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Bettmümpferli
bedtime snack
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
choo
come
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Chübel
Trash can, bucket
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Chunsch druus?
Did you understand?
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
eu
you
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
frühene
early
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
gaa
go
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
haa
have
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Hoochdüütsch
Standard German
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
i de Näächi (vo)
close (to)
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Ja
yes
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Lavabo
washbasin; sink
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
mol, moll, mo-moll, momol, molmol
yes
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Nei
no
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
no, na
yet
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
nöd
not
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
öpper
someone
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
öppis
something
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Schwiizertüütsch
Swiss German
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
sii
be
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Suure Moscht
Sour must
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
wele
want
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Züritüütsch
Zurich dialect
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
kass Problem
no problem
Common Expressions / Beginner / Core path
Adjectives
es bitzeli
a little
Adjectives / Beginner / Core path
gäbig
handy; appreciated, practical, friendly, comfortable, suitable
Adjectives / Beginner / Core path
Adverbs
no nöd / nonig
not yet
Adverbs / Beginner / Core path
nonig
not yet
Adverbs / Beginner / Core path
nüme
no longer; no more
Adverbs / Beginner / Core path
scho
already
Adverbs / Beginner / Core path
Common Verbs
aalüüte
to call
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
eis go ziehe
to go for a drink
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
es Bileet / Ticket lööse
to buy a ticket
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
go schaffe gaa
to go to work
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
gschide sii
to be divorced
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
gschwule
to be swollen
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
im Stau staa
to be stuck in traffic
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
in Uusgang ga
to go out
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
käne
to know
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
krampfe
to work hard
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
lääse
to read
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
lädele
to browse shops; shopping, strolling
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
laidtue
to feel sorry for
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
lange
to suffice, to be sufficient
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
ledig sii
to be unmarried
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
lose
to hear / to listen
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
luege
to look
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
mache
to do
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
mitbeschtime
to have a say
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
öppis fraage
to ask something
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
passe
to be fine / to fit
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
poschte
to shop; shopping
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
rede
to speak
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
schaffe
to work
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
schapoo
to be impressed
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
schriibe
to write
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
schtime
to be correct
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
schwanger sii
to be pregnant
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
serble
to be sickly
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
single sii
to be single
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
trännt sii / läbe
to be separated
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
verbiichoo
to come over
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
verdanken
to thank for
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
verhüüraatet sii
to be married
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
verwitwet sii
to be widowed
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
wach sii
to be awake
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
welle
to want
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
de Wääg beschriibe
to give directions
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
entsorge
to dispose of
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
hälffe
to help
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
iilade
to invite
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
langsamer rede
to speak more slowly
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
miete
to rent
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
s Medikamänt nää
to take medicine
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
sich öppis merke
to remember
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
sich träffe
to meet
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path
töne
to sound
Common verbs / Beginner / Core path