What can you experience at a «Chilbi»?
Was kann man auf einer «Chilbi» erleben?
Correct answer: A
- A a ride on the roller coastereine Fahrt mit der Achterbahn
- B an opera performanceeine Opernaufführung
- C a football matcheinen Fussballmatch
- D a swimming competitioneinen Schwimmwettkampf
Why
A Chilbi is a fair with merry-go-rounds and rides. There you can, for example, ride the roller coaster.
Common mistakes
- B: an opera performance
- You see operas in an opera house, not at a fair.
- C: a football match
- A football match takes place in a stadium. A Chilbi is a funfair.
Topic
Jass, yodelling, Fasnacht, Chilbi
Many Swiss traditions come from life in the countryside. Yodelling is one of them. When you yodel, you sing without words. The voice jumps quickly back and forth between a low chest voice and a high head voice. You do not need an instrument for it, only your own voice. Since 2025 Swiss yodelling has been part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
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Traditions and sport
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 340 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.