Alsace German - Elsässisch
The German dialect spoken in Alsace, France, is closely related to the dialects of German spoken in Switzerland and in Baden in Germany. These are Alemannic dialects, while Standard German is closest to the Upper Saxon dialects. In Alsace, the German dialect is in competition with French rather than with German, unlike on the German side of the Rhine. In Switzerland the Alemannic dialects have much more prestige and don't face much competition from Standard German.
| 1. |
Brüeder |
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brother |
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1. |
ja |
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yes |
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1. |
Wieviel koscht ’s? |
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How much is that? |
| 2. |
Schweschter |
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sister |
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2. |
nein |
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no |
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2. |
Wo müess i bezàhle? |
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Where do I pay? |
| 3. |
Sohn |
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son |
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3. |
wenn’s beliebt |
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please |
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3. |
V’rstehn |
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To understand |
| 4. |
Dochter |
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daughter |
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4. |
mèrsi |
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thank you |
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4. |
Ich v’rsteh |
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I understand |
| 5. |
Vàtter |
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father |
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5. |
Ich v’rsteh nitt |
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I don’t understand |
| 6. |
Müeter |
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mother |
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1. |
Sunndàà |
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Sunday |
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6. |
Ich weiss |
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I know |
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2. |
Mondàà |
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Monday |
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7. |
Ich weiss nitt |
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I don’t know |
| 1. |
Friajohr |
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spring |
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3. |
Dienschdàà |
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Tuesday |
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| 2. |
Summer |
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summer |
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4. |
Mittwuch |
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Wednesday |
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1. |
ich bin |
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I am |
| 3. |
Herbscht |
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autumn |
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5. |
Dunnerschdàà |
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Thursday |
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2. |
dü bisch |
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you are (informal) |
| 4. |
Winter |
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winter |
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6. |
Fridàà |
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Friday |
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ihr sinn |
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you are (formal) |
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7. |
Sàmschdàà |
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Saturday |
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3. |
er isch |
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he is |
Denn so hett Gott d’Welt lieb g’hett, dàss er siner einzig Sohn heregenn het, fer dàss àlli, wo à’ne glauwe, nitt verlore gehn, àwwer ’s ewige Läwe hàn.
For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3,16
9. Vàtter Unser im Himmel, diner Nàmme soll g’heiligt werre.
10. Din Reich soll komme. Diner Wille soll g’schähn, wie im Himmel, so uf de Erd.
11. Gib uns hit unser däjlich Brot.
12. Un vergib uns unseri Schuld, wie au mer denne vergenn, wo uns Unrecht àngedon hàn.
13. Un fiehr uns nitt in Versüechung, àwwer erlees uns vum Beese.
9 Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Matthew 6
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