Some of us live in the Romandie parts of Swiss. Some others in the Italian part too.
We do not understand your great big long words in German, as if the only bit of Swiss is in the German part.
In future i shall only come up with French words, that'll teach ya!!
This is an English Forum, major language - English. translate please!!
(tongue in cheek)
Well, sometimes the poster doesn't either
Then what? Would you prefer an incorrect translation by the author that with near certainty isn't even understandable by those with limited German (Italian, French)?
... according to Mr Google
Tom
Never needed a passport! Permit C ok by me. Why would i really need a Swiss passport - I could have got one, still can. If so inclined. Quite happy with my Irish one.
This thread is about the abundance of people who think that we all live in the German speaking part of Swiss. Not about passports, or the lack of. I don't understand some of the things written or links in German.
That's all.
It's supposed to be a joke thread. After all the other crap ones.
Another question - why do people want to have a Swiss passport? Is it a jolly thing to have? Or just something to show your friends? Years ago, i would have had to give up my real nationality to get a Swiss one. Which i didn't do.
I just don't understand that people from anywhere come here and count the days and months and years to become Swiss. Whatever happened to their birth country, which they should feel strong ties to.
Speak both French and German of course.
I must say I find it strange that the multi-language side of Switzerland doesn’t extend to things like road signs, street names, etc, all over the country. Only in Bienne have I ever seen streets with names in both German and French. It would help those of us who do only understand one of the languages when we “cross over” the border into another one. I always worry when we drive by a road sign in German as I’ve no idea if it’s warning us about something or is just info. Okay cramming 3 languages onto a sign may not be easy, but I’m sure a little ingenuity could solve the problem.
Tom
All the street names in Brussels were written in both French and Flemish.
With a view over the Hong Kong bay?!! Whilst lying on your ever so comfy 0 percent Egyptian cotton sheets?!! Oops, wrong Complaints thread...
Tom
https://www.google.ch/maps/@46.80379...=en&authuser=0
Oh, and I do speak both, btw .
Years since I’ve been down in the old town - Bienne is the only place I’ve seen it. I’m just surprised it isn’t promoted in all places in Switzerland - and really surprised that Bern only shows German. I would have expected there of all places to have German, French and Italian even though the official language of the canton is German. It is the capital of the country after all and should cater for all it’s citizens.
Living in Swiss so long, and knowing the Swiss.
I have never had a problem with using the washing machine. Nor finding towels or Marmite.
I would, seriously, be lost if i ever set foot in a German speaking Canton. As some or most of you would if you came down here.
Totally furren, even though it is 2 hours away on an expensive train with no smoking carriages. I have a friend going to Zurich in September to see the Rolling Stones- bought his tickets, now has to get a hotel, and eat and drink for a couple of days. And try and speak the linguo. Its going to cost him a fortune.
I jumped with glee when Bruce Springsteen did his concert in Geneva a few years ago - cost me an expensive 3 francs in the bus and a couple of beers!! Plus the ticket, which was worth it.
I didn't opt for German as a third language at school. I went for Spanish. It is sort of sad that there is the Rostigraben, but its been there forever.