Schweiz

Danish

Etymology

From German Schweiz

Proper noun

Schweiz n

  1. Switzerland (sovereign country)

Alternative forms

Derived terms

German

Etymology

From Schwyz, the canton for which Switzerland is named.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃvaɪ̯ts/
  • (Austria)
    (file)
  • (file)

Proper noun

Schweiz f (genitive Schweiz)

  1. Switzerland (Swiss Confederation)

Usage notes

Unlike most German country names (that are usually neuter), Schweiz is feminine, and requires the use of the definite article:

Die Schweiz findet man in den Alpen.
One finds Switzerland in the Alps.
In der Schweiz wird Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch und Rätoromanisch gesprochen.
In Switzerland German, French, Italian and Romansch are spoken.

Hunsrik

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃvaɪ̯͡ts/

Proper noun

Schweiz f

  1. Switzerland (country)
    Sie wohne in de Schweiz.
    They live in Switzerland.

Further reading

Swedish

Etymology

From German Schweiz

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɕvɛ͡ɪts/

Proper noun

Schweiz c (genitive Schweiz)

  1. Switzerland
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