Schweiz

Danish

Etymology

From German Schweiz

Proper noun

Schweiz

  1. Switzerland (sovereign country)

Alternative forms

Derived terms

German

Etymology

From Schwyz, the canton for which Switzerland is named.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃvaɪ̯ts/
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Proper noun

Schweiz f (genitive Schweiz)

  1. Switzerland

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.

Swedish

Etymology

From German Schweiz

Proper noun

Schweiz n

  1. Switzerland
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