Traveling with Kids

5 phrases · Swiss German with romanization, English and audio

  1. Wo isch de nächscht Spielplatz?

    Where is the nearest playground?

    Usage

    Asks for the nearest playground when travelling with children

    Grammar Note

    composed: Spielplatz is masculine, hence de

  2. Mis Chind isch chrank

    My child is sick

    Usage

    Tells a doctor or hotel staff that your child is ill

    Grammar Note

    composed: Chind is neuter, so the possessive is mis

  3. Mis Chind isch verlore gange

    My child is lost

    Usage

    Used to ask for help when a child goes missing in a crowd or station

    Grammar Note

    composed: the perfect isch verlore gange means 'got lost'; the auxiliary is isch

  4. Gits en Rabatt für Chind?

    Is there a discount for children?

    Usage

    Asks whether tickets or entry have a reduced price for children

    Grammar Note

    composed: Gits = git + s (es), 'there is'; Rabatt is masculine, hence en

  5. Isch das für chlini Chind?

    Is this suitable for small children?

    Usage

    Asks whether an attraction or food is suitable for small children

    Grammar Note

    composed: chlini is the adjective form used with plural nouns

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