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Anyone can read Swiss?

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Charles

Charles Report 8 Jul 2007 01:13

The majority language in Switzerland is German. It is written the same as all German but the spoken language is several extremely difficult dialects which most Germans cannot understand. French is the second language of Switzerland spoken in the western Cantons (Romandie). The written and spoken language is very similar to normal French (I lived and worked in Geneva for 18 years). The third language is Italian primarily spoken in Ticino which is in the south of the country. Finally, there is Romansch which sounds a bit like a cross between Swiss German and Italian. It is spoken in the canton of Graubunden. The lingua franca is increasingly English. Large Swiss companies like Nestle now mandate English for all internal meetings. Hope this helps.

Stevendeg

Stevendeg Report 7 Jul 2007 12:11

Many thanks for this. de Grussa is from Switzerland in Olivone. Regards, Steven.

Teddys Girl

Teddys Girl Report 7 Jul 2007 11:10

Yes words quoted are Italian.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Jul 2007 06:56

Switzerland basically has at least 3 languages, depending on the are aof the country. Romansch Italian German .... and some are even French-speaking!

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 7 Jul 2007 06:36

I don't think there is a Swiss language. as such. I believe that German, French and Italian are used, depending on which part of the country it is.The words you have quoted appear to be Italian Battesimi = Baptism, Christening so Nome di battesimo = Christian Name Matrimoni = Marriage cresimati = Confirm (Confirmation?) Morti = Death

Stevendeg

Stevendeg Report 7 Jul 2007 06:22

I will order LDS microfilm for baptism from Switzerland. Could you please tell me from Swiss to English? Battesimi, Matrimoni, e matrimoni, e cresimati, Morti. Thanks, Steven.