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5 The Most Iconic Swiss Idioms Explained

5 The Most Iconic Swiss Idioms Explained

Update: 2025-12-091
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Swiss German idioms can be confusing, charming, hilarious — sometimes all at once!

In this episode, we explore some of the most iconic expressions you’ll hear in everyday Swiss life. You’ll learn what they mean, how to pronounce them, and when to use them.

Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect.  ⁠⁠Get it here⁠.

⁠My Patreon supporters⁠ receive all episode transcripts as part of their perks — thank you for helping me share Swiss German with the world.

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5 The Most Iconic Swiss Idioms Explained

5 The Most Iconic Swiss Idioms Explained

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