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Swiss Standard German

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The form of the German language used for publishing, broadcasting and writing in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as distinguished from the Swiss German language used in speech.

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Examples

“For instance, while the Swiss German word Färnseer (television set⟳) derives from Fernseher, Hutte (tub) and Beige (pile) are Swiss German words that are now used also in Swiss standard German.”
“The independent position of Swiss Standard German has been strengthened by Swiss neutrality and the recent German past.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Swiss steak Swiss stone pine Swiss system Swiss-German Sign Language Swiss-turn Swisser

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