Dialect
Munich residents are basically proud of their language, or rather their dialect. It is part of daily life and therefore one should be open to it if one wants to feel at home in Munich. If you try to understand the dialect spoken in Munich, you will be respected by the locals. By the way, this rule applies to all major cities in Germany. Of course, it is difficult for an immigrant to understand these local dialects.
Bavarians are proud of their tradition and language. Bavarian is spoken on occasions which makes it difficult for foreigners to understand the meaning. It is best to ask for the translation as a new citizen of Munich, this will make it easier to understand the mood and the conversation. Because the Bavarian dialect (like the German language in general), sounds harsh rough and unfriendly.
You shouldn’t be discouraged by this, because it’s just “typical Bavarian”–a hard exterior with a soft interior. With time, you’ll get used to the language, or your colleagues and friends will adapt and speak High German for better communication. So the motto should be “stay tuned and do not lose heart! Good luck and patience!
But if you want to impress, here are some typical Bavarian terms:
- Servus = Hello/ Goodbye
- Pfiad di = Goodbye
- An Guadn = Enjoy your meal
- Prost = Salut
- Bua = Boy
- Madl = Girl
We hope this informational guide would help a lot when you execute your plan of moving to Munich and settling in this beautiful city.