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Swiss Common

Swiss has 6 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

"The swiss welcomed their visitors warmly at the village square."

2

A person from Switzerland or of Swiss descent.

"The swiss chef prepared traditional fondue for her family's dinner party."

In plain English: A Swiss person is someone who lives in Switzerland, which is known for its mountains and watches.

"The Swiss is known for being precise and trustworthy in every task he undertakes."

Verb
1

To prepare (meat, fabric, etc.) by rolling or pounding in order to soften it.

"The chef swiss the venison before searing it to ensure a tender texture."

In plain English: To swiss something means to cut it into many small pieces with quick, sharp movements.

"The chef swissed the cheese to make three perfect holes in each slice before grilling it."

Adjective
1

of or relating to Switzerland or its people or culture

"the Swiss army"

2

Of, from, or pertaining to Switzerland or the Swiss people.

"The swiss flag features a white cross on a red background and is widely recognized around the world."

In plain English: Swiss means coming from Switzerland, which is known for its beautiful mountains and famous chocolate.

"The Swiss are known for their punctuality and efficiency in everything they do."

Proper Noun
1

Swiss German; the variety of German spoken in Switzerland.

"While writing standard German, he spoke to his neighbors in Swiss German during their morning coffee break."

Example Sentences
"The Swiss are known for their punctuality and efficiency in everything they do." adj
"The Swiss is known for being precise and trustworthy in every task he undertakes." noun
"The chef swissed the cheese to make three perfect holes in each slice before grilling it." verb
See Also
bleulerian swissie vaudois luchsinger swissness schweizerdeutsch german
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
nation
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Genevan Helvetian

Origin

The word swiss entered English around 1515 via Middle French as Suisse. It was borrowed at roughly the same time that a related form derived directly from German also appeared in use.

Rhyming Words
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