Our translator uses a state-of-the-art large language model optimized for Swiss German dialects with curated regional vocabulary, producing outputs in 5 regional varieties (Züritüütsch, Bärndütsch, Baseldytsch, Lozärnerdütsch, and St. Gallerdütsch).

Which languages can I translate from?

We support bidirectional translation! You can translate TO Swiss German from English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and many more. We automatically detect your input language, just type or paste your text. You can also translate FROM Swiss German back to English or Standard German.

Can I translate FROM Swiss German to English or German?

Yes! Bidirectional translation is available on all tiers within your translation limits. Simply toggle the direction switch in the translation form, paste or type Swiss German text, and our AI will translate it to English or Standard German.

When should I use sproe.ch?

Use sproe.ch for informal, everyday communication - chatting with friends, writing casual messages, posting on social media, or any situation where you want to sound natural and authentic to Swiss German speakers. Perfect for personal conversations where speaking like a local matters. For formal business communications, official documents, legal texts, academic writing, or professional correspondence, stick with Standard German to maintain formality and precision.

Why should I use a Swiss German translator if German works fine?

Swiss German isn't just German with an accent - it's fundamentally different. Swiss German has different pronunciation (no diphthongs, guttural "ch" sounds), unique vocabulary (Velo instead of Fahrrad for bicycle), simplified grammar (only 2 verb tenses instead of 6), and no genitive case. Standard German speakers often need subtitles to understand Swiss German. If you're communicating with Swiss German speakers, using Standard German sounds foreign and formal - like speaking textbook English instead of how people actually talk. Our translator helps you sound natural and authentic to Swiss ears.

Spröch (sproech) means "you speak" in Swiss German - it's what happens when you use our translator. We chose an authentic Swiss German word because our service is built specifically for Swiss German dialects, not generic German translation. The name reflects our commitment to authenticity: just as sproe.ch is genuine Swiss German, so are our translations.

How accurate are the translations?

Our translations come from a large language model optimized with curated Swiss German dialect vocabulary. This tool is designed for informal, conversational Swiss German. While we strive for authenticity, dialect accuracy may vary. Not recommended for official documents, legal texts, or medical translations. Always consult a professional translator for critical content.

Why is (insert dialect name) not listed?

Dialect quality depends on how well each region is covered by the underlying language model and our curated vocabulary data - coverage varies by region. Selected dialects have a higher chance of being translated accurately. If you have a particular dialect in mind, please let us know!

What subscription tier do I need for bidirectional translation?

Bidirectional translation (both TO and FROM Swiss German) is available on all tiers, including Guest and Free accounts. Each tier has different daily translation limits and character limits - upgrade to Personal or Pro for higher limits and additional features. See our pricing page for full tier comparison.

Yes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with Swiss revFADP and EU GDPR regulations. Your translations are processed by Microsoft Azure OpenAI (EU-contained processing) and Microsoft Azure text-to-speech. Translation texts are stored server-side for up to 30 days for quality purposes, then permanently deleted. You can export or delete all your data at any time via Settings.

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Same Phrase, Five Dialects — Swiss German Phrases

Ein Satz, fünf Dialekte — Schweizerdeutsch Sätze

Where the five Swiss German dialects really part ways: everyday expressions in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne and St. Gallen — from Grüezi to Grüessech to Sali.

Wo die fünf Schweizer Dialekte wirklich auseinandergehen: Alltagsausdrücke aus Zürich, Bern, Basel, Luzern und St. Gallen — von Grüezi bis Grüessech bis Sali.

Hello!

Hallo!

Grüezi!

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

Good evening!

Guten Abend!

Guete Abig!

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

I am very happy.

Ich bin sehr glücklich.

I bi mega glücklich.

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

There are seven of us.

Wir sind sieben.

Mir sind z sibe.

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

The children are small.

Die Kinder sind klein.

D Chinder sind chli.

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

Why not?

Warum nicht?

Wieso nöd?

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

I have to go now.

Ich muss jetzt gehen.

I muess jetz gaa.

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

Goodbye!

Auf Wiedersehen!

Adie!

Züritüütsch (Zurich)

Translate your own sentences / Übersetze deine eigenen Sätze