What is a Swiss German translator?
Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) is the spoken everyday language of German-speaking Switzerland. It is a family of dialects rather than a single standardised language, and it is rarely written down in a fixed way, so ordinary translators that target standard German often miss the mark. Helvetra is built specifically for Swiss German.
Use the translator above to go between Swiss German and other languages. The default is German to Swiss German, and you can switch direction or pick a different language at any time, choosing the dialect that fits your region from Bärndütsch to Züritüütsch.
Translation runs on Apertus, an open Swiss AI model, on Swiss infrastructure. Your text is processed and then discarded: it is never stored or used to train models. Swiss German remains a hard problem, so for important messages a human check is still wise.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Swiss German translator do?
It translates between Swiss German and languages like German and English, in either direction, and lets you choose a regional dialect. Because Swiss German is mainly spoken, treat the result as a strong everyday draft rather than a certified translation.
Which dialects can I choose?
Bärndütsch (Bern), Züritüütsch (Zurich), Baseldytsch (Basel), Sanggallerdütsch (St. Gallen), Walliserdütsch (Valais) and Luzärndütsch (Lucerne).
Is it private and free?
Your text is processed on Swiss infrastructure and then discarded, never stored or used to train models. You can translate without an account; larger volumes are available on paid plans.