nundefahne

a northern swiss derivation of the french phrase "nom de dieu", whereas "dieu" is replaced by "fahne", "flag" in english in order not having to mention god in an exclamation. generally, it is simply an expression of surprise, anger or confusion.

bebbi: "s drämmli kunnt nid"
russ: "die sin vechgauft, ally tsamme!"
bebbi: "nundefahne!"

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Bebbi

citizen of the swiss city of basel. the term applies also to someone moving away, as it refers to his/her origin.

Bebbi:"guete daag wohl!"
Gigu:"...blööde huere baslr, vrstah kes wort, gopfridstutz nomaau!"
Bebbi:" Figgdi du duuubel."

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