How we brought Swiss German to DeepL

DeepL has focused on developing a dedicated Swiss German language model to better serve the significant Swiss German-speaking population, who often find themselves overlooked when companies assume standard German suffices for the Swiss market. Swiss German, distinct from Standard German, includes unique vocabulary and lacks certain features like the eszett, making it instantly recognizable to native speakers. The initiative, requested by the Swiss Federal Chancellery, involved treating Swiss Standard German as a separate written language, emphasizing its unique grammar and vocabulary, rather than attempting to account for its diverse spoken dialects. This approach required a tailored model training process, ensuring Swiss German is accurately represented within the DeepL Translator platform and API. By focusing on the written form, such as emails and contracts, DeepL ensures the language's nuances are preserved, reflecting the reality of Swiss German usage and enhancing the translation experience for Swiss users.

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