Nightlife

10 phrases · Swiss German with romanization, English and audio

  1. Es Bier, bitte

    A beer, please

    Usage

    A basic order in a bar or pub

    Grammar Note

    composed: es + noun + bitte

  2. Es Glas Wii, bitte

    A glass of wine, please

    Usage

    Used to order wine at a bar or restaurant

    Grammar Note

    composed: es Glas + noun

  3. Es Mineralwasser, bitte

    A mineral water, please

    Usage

    Also useful when you are not drinking alcohol

    Grammar Note

    composed: es + noun + bitte

  4. Wo sind die beschte Clubs da?

    Where are the best clubs around here?

    Usage

    Ask locals where to go out at night

    Grammar Note

    composed: Wo sind + superlative + plural noun

  5. Proscht!

    Cheers!

    Usage

    What you say when clinking glasses

    Grammar Note

    A one-word toast; it corresponds to Standard German Prost

  6. Gits da e Garderobe?

    Is there a cloakroom here?

    Usage

    Used to leave a coat at a club or concert

    Grammar Note

    composed: gits + noun

  7. Es isch en tolle Abig gsi!

    It was a great evening!

    Usage

    Says you had a good time at the end of the night

    Grammar Note

    composed: perfect tense isch … gsi (was)

  8. Hüt Abig fiired mir!

    Tonight we celebrate!

    Usage

    A cheerful call among friends before a night out

    Grammar Note

    composed: fiired mir (we celebrate)

  9. Bis wänn isch d Bar offe?

    Until what time is the bar open?

    Usage

    Checks closing time

    Grammar Note

    composed: Bis wänn + isch

  10. Ich trinke kei Alkohol

    I don't drink alcohol

    Usage

    A way to decline alcohol

    Grammar Note

    composed: negation is kei + noun

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