SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 36 · Canton of Zurich
According to the cantonal constitution, what is the official language of the canton of Zurich?
In the exam (German)
Welche Sprache ist laut Kantonsverfassung die Amtssprache des Kantons Zürich?
- aZurich GermanZürichdeutsch
- bGermanDeutschCorrect answer
- cGerman and FrenchDeutsch und Französisch
- dGerman and EnglishDeutsch und Englisch
Why?
The cantonal constitution sets German as the official language. The authorities write in Standard German (Hochdeutsch).
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