Usage Note
Svizzero is the adjective and noun for Swiss; the country itself is la Svizzera. Note the initial 's' before 'v' is voiced, sounding like a 'z', and capitalise only the country name, not the adjective.
Examples
"Adoro il cioccolato svizzero."
Natural Translation
I love Swiss chocolate.
Literal Translation
I-love the chocolate Swiss.

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