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German ↔ Kölsch Translator | Translate dialects with Mr. Dialect

The Cologne dialect belongs to the Rhenish language family and is primarily spoken in the city of Cologne and parts of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is known for its unique pronunciation and numerous specific expressions and idioms.

Some characteristics of the Cologne dialect include:

  • The “a” is often changed to “o”, for example, “das” becomes “dä” and “Katze” turns into “Kötzche”.
  • The “ch” is pronounced as “sch”, for example, “ich” becomes “isch” and “Buch” turns into “Büsch”.
  • The “g” often changes to “k” or “ch”, for example, “das” becomes “dat” and “ein” turns into “ein”.
  • The “j” is often pronounced as “sch”, for example, “ja” becomes “schon” and “Junge” turns into “Schunge”.

Here are some examples of typical Cologne expressions:

  • “Jot us, kütt wat!” (Thank goodness, something is coming!)
  • “Et es wie et es” (It is what it is)
  • “Et hät jot jejange” (It went well)
  • “Do bes de Kölsche Jung” (That’s the Cologne boy)

The Cologne dialect is an important part of Cologne culture and is enthusiastically spoken and maintained. It is also present in many songs and carnival parades and even has its own grammar and orthography.

Overall, the Cologne dialect is a lively and fun element of the German language that is worth exploring further.

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