What is the native language of Switzerland?

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Switzerland/Official languages

The four national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh. German, French and Italian maintain equal status as official languages at the national level within the Federal Administration of the Swiss Confederation, while Romansh is used in dealings with people who speak it.

Do all Swiss speak German?

While Switzerland’s three official languages – German, French and Italian – are regularly spoken by practically all residents in their respective linguistic regions, the Swiss-German dialect is spoken at least once a week by 87% of those in the German-speaking part of the country.

What kind of language is the Ramindjeri language?

The Ramindjeri language was a dialect of the Ngarrindjeri language, with a separate classification in the AUSTLANG database, but is now extinct. Raminjeri is an alternative spelling, while other variant names and spellings include: Rormear, Ramong, Raminyeri, Ramindjerar, and Ramingara.

Which is the smallest language spoken in Switzerland?

It was recognized as a national language of Switzerland in 1938. Only in 1996 did it gain the status of an official language of Switzerland. Romansh is spoken exclusively in the canton of Graubünden in the eastern part of Switzerland. With only about 60’000 speakers, Romansh is the smallest of the official languages spoken in Switzerland.

Where is the Romansh language spoken in Switzerland?

This population accounts for 0.60% total population. However, the Romansh language is officially spoken only in the trilingual Graubünden. The majority of speakers live in Surselva, the lower Engadin, Val Müstair, and Surses/Oberhalbstein valley.

What is the most popular language in Switzerland?

Swiss German. The most-widely spoken language in Switzerland is “Swiss German.” Spoken by just over 60% of the population, its speakers are concentrated in the northern, central and eastern parts of the country.