“Cheib/chaib” in Swiss German

The universal word in the Swiss version of the German language is “cheib/chaib”.

It is usually used as an analogue of German “sehr” – “very”:

• Cheibeguet – sehr gut,
• Cheibegross – sehr groß.

Please note:

• E cheibe schöni Gritte is a very beautiful woman;
• E schöni cheibe Gritte is a beautiful stubborn woman.
  In other words, “cheib/chaib” is also used as an adjective.

The verb “cheib/chaib” means “jump/run/run away”.

And as a noun, “der Cheib” is “guy/dude”. For example, “dummi cheibe” is “stupid guy”.

That’s a multifaceted word!