The Bavarian dialect
Not all Bavarians Dialects are the same!
Depending on the region, people in Bavaria speak the Bavarian, Franconian, Swabian and East Franconian dialects.
Each of these dialects has different regional variants and differences.
But don't worry, standard German is also understood here and many people speak several other languages in addition to English. :-)
By the way: How did Bavaria get its “y” in the word "Bayern"?
Otto's father, King Ludwig I of Bavaria, was a great admirer and fan of Greek antiquity and Hellenistic culture. Bavaria owes Ludwig I, among other things, its "y", because it was he who issued an official decree in 1825 that "Baiern" should in future be written with the Greek Ypsilon.
Bayerisches Wörterbuch/Bavarian dictionary
Servas, Habedehre
Welcome and/or farewell
Begrüßung und/oder Verabschiedung
Griaß God
Welcome
Willkommen
Bittscheen
Please
Bitteschön
Dangscheen, Measse
Thank you very much/Thanks
Dankeschön/Danke
Basst scho
Fits; OK (or for “You can me…”)
Passt; in Ordnung (oder auch für "Du kannst mich mal...")
An Guadn
Bon appetit
Guten Appetit
Hock di her do!
Come sit with us
Setz dich doch zu uns
Schee
nice
schön
a Gaudi
have Fun
Spaß haben
Aijoh
But
Doch
a g'mahte Wies'n
When a plan works
Wenn ein Plan funktioniert
I moan scho aa!
I agree
Das sehe ich auch so
Woas i ned
I don't know
Das weiß ich nicht
Pfia'God
Goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen
A Hendl, a Brezn und an Obatzdn.
A chicken, a pretzel and some cheese.
Ein Hähnchen, eine Breze und etwas Käse.
No a Maß, biddscheen
Another pint of beer, please
Noch eine Maß, bitte
Wos zipfest denn Du aso rum?
dawdle
trödeln/herumtrödeln
Schmarrn
nonsense
Unsinn
Schmankerl
delicacy
Delikatesse
I hob an brand
I'm thirsty
Ich bin durstig
Grantler
bad-tempered man/gentleman
schlecht gelaunter Mann/Herr
schmazzen
talk
reden/sprechen
Wia hoaßt du?
What's your name?
Wie heißt du?
Bayerische Musik/Bavarian music
Bavarian music is In – but different than expected
There is a wide range of musical styles, ranging from folk music to hits to modern pop. Artists often combine traditional melodies with contemporary elements.
Songs in the Bavarian dialect are particularly popular with younger people. The lyrics reflect life in an unvarnished and not-so-serious way. In Bavaria you can also hear rap in the Bavarian dialect.
We have put together a few cheeky but funny titles for you. - Bavaria people don't take themselves too seriously :-)
