SwitzerlandKultur, Traditionen und Symbole 17 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What is Jassen?
In the exam (German)
Was ist Jassen?
- aA folk dance from the AlpsEin Volkstanz aus den Alpen
- bA popular card gameEin beliebtes KartenspielCorrect answer
- cA dice game with wooden blocksEin Würfelspiel mit Holzklötzen
- dA traditional kind of singingEin traditioneller Gesang
Why?
Jassen is the best-known card game in Switzerland. People play it with family, in restaurants and at tournaments, often with four players.
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