Useful Phrases

7 phrases · Swiss German with romanization, English and audio

  1. Ich ha d App gmacht.

    I made this app

    Usage

    Used when introducing yourself as the author of the app

    Grammar Note

    composed: perfect tense is ha plus the past participle; gmacht is the participle of mache

  2. D App isch gratis.

    This app is free

    Usage

    A short statement that the app is free

    Grammar Note

    composed: gratis is an invariable adjective meaning free of charge

  3. Sie chönd si abelade.

    You can download it

    Usage

    A polite sentence when recommending the app

    Grammar Note

    composed: abe (down) plus lade (load) expresses downloading

  4. Ich bi Japaner.

    I am Japanese

    Usage

    A basic statement of nationality

    Grammar Note

    composed: nationality needs no article; a woman would say Japanerin

  5. Ich bi elei underwägs.

    I am travelling alone

    Usage

    Tells someone you are travelling alone

    Grammar Note

    composed: underwägs means on the way

  6. Ich bi s erschte Mal da.

    It is my first time here

    Usage

    Tells someone it is your first visit

    Grammar Note

    composed: Mal is neuter; for the first time is s erschte Mal

  7. Dörf ich es Föteli mache?

    May I take a photo?

    Usage

    Asks permission before photographing people or inside a shop

    Grammar Note

    composed: the question is formed by inversion; Föteli is neuter

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