how to say yes in swiss
In Switzerland, there are four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Here’s how you can say "yes" in each of these languages:
- German (Deutsch): "Ja" (pronounced "yah")
- French: "Oui" (pronounced "wee")
- Italian: "Sì" (pronounced "see")
- Romansh: "Gea" (pronounced "gay-ah") or "Ei" (pronounced "ay")
Note that Romansh is a Rhaeto-Romance language spoken by about 35,000 people in the southeastern canton of Grisons (Graubünden), so you might not encounter it as frequently as the other three languages.
If you’re looking for a more informal or regional way to say "yes" in Swiss German, you might hear:
- "Jo" (pronounced "yoh") in some parts of Switzerland
- "Juu" (pronounced "yoo") in other regions
Keep in mind that these variations are more colloquial and might not be universally understood or accepted.
Now, go ahead and practice your "yes" in Swiss!
