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Swiss

Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: Swiss

This term carries a strong association with neutrality, precision, and high quality. When used as an adjective, it often evokes images of luxury craftsmanship or strict adherence to standards, particularly in the context of banking and horology. As a noun, it refers to a national identity that is uniquely multilingual and decentralized. It suggests a person who belongs to a confederation of cantons rather than a centralized state, reflecting a culture of independence and diplomacy.

Countable when referring to an individual person from Switzerland. Uncountable when referring to the Swiss people as a collective national group.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, Chloe is procrastinating on her essay.
Chloe Smith

I'm totally zoning out. Let's just ditch and go get some Swiss cheese.

Chloe Smith
Fatima
Fatima

You can't just flake now. We have to finish this by five.

💡
Chloe uses the phrasal verb 'zoning out' (losing concentration) and the slang 'ditch' (to leave a place or person suddenly). Fatima responds with 'flake', which is slang for failing to follow through on a commitment. The target word 'Swiss' specifies the type of cheese they are craving.

Meanings

Adjective
[Switzerland]

Relating to Switzerland, its people, or its culture.

"The tourist admired the precision of a Swiss watch."

Noun
[person]

A native or inhabitant of Switzerland.

"As a Swiss, she speaks multiple languages fluently."

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