'Frauen-Nati' Crowned Swiss-German Word of the Year 2025

Reflecting the cultural and sporting zeitgeist, 'Frauen-Nati' (the women's national football team) has been named the Swiss-German word of the year. The selection highlights a year of significant public discourse, with 'Zollhammer' (tariff hammer) and 'Chlorhuhn' (chlorine chicken) also making the list in reference to recent trade and political debates.

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'Frauen-Nati' (the women's national football team) has been named the Swiss-German Word of the Year 2025.
The term 'Frauen-Nati' was frequently in the headlines during the summer's European Football Championship in Switzerland.
The second-place word, 'Zollhammer' (tariff hammer), relates to tariffs imposed by the United States.
'Chlorhuhn' (chlorine chicken) was the third-place word, emerging from discussions about a new trade agreement.
Words of the year were also selected for the French, Italian, and Romansh-speaking parts of Switzerland.