Question 320 of 350 · Traditions and sport
Roger Federer is a well-known Swiss …
Roger Federer ist ein bekannter Schweizer …
Correct answer: A
Why
Roger Federer is one of the most successful tennis players in history. He has won 20 Grand Slam tournaments.
Common mistakes
- B: football player.
- As a child Federer also played football, but he became famous with tennis.
- C: ski racer.
- Switzerland has many well-known ski racers, but Federer is not one of them.
Topic
Schwingen, skiing, football, Federer
Schwingen is a traditional Swiss sport. It is a form of wrestling. Two men or two women hold on to short trousers made of cloth and fight in a circle of sawdust. Whoever puts the other on their back wins. Every three years there is the big Federal Schwingen and Alpine Festival (Eidgenössisches Schwing- und Älplerfest). The winner is called «Schwingerkönig» (king of Schwingen).
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Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.