Grüessech

Grüessech is a greeting common in the Swiss German language. It is a portmanteau, combining two separate words. The first part, "Grüezi," itself derives from "Gott grüez-i," meaning "God greet you." The second part, "ech," is the Swiss German plural form of "you." Therefore, "Grüessech" translates to "God greet you all" or simply "hello to you all."

This greeting is primarily used when addressing more than one person. When speaking to a single individual, the more common form is "Grüezi." The use of "Grüessech" indicates politeness and is a common informal to semi-formal greeting in many German-speaking regions of Switzerland. It is part of the rich linguistic tapestry of Swiss German dialects, which vary significantly from standard High German. While widely understood within Switzerland, it is less common in other German-speaking countries. The pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the specific Swiss German dialect.