Is Appenzeller always capitalized?

Yes, it is a proper noun derived from a place name and should always be capitalized.

Can I use 'Appenzeller' to mean a person?

Technically yes (a person from Appenzell), but this usage is extremely rare in English outside specific Swiss contexts. It almost always refers to the cheese.

How do you pronounce Appenzeller?

In British English: /ˌapənˈzɛlə/. In American English: /ˌɑːpənˈzɛlər/. The stress is on the third syllable.

What kind of cheese is Appenzeller?

It is a hard, cooked-curd cow's milk cheese from Switzerland, similar to Gruyère but with a more pungent, spicy flavour, often washed in a herb brine.

Is “appenzeller” formal?

Appenzeller is usually formal/specialized in register.

appenzeller: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

UK/ˌapənˈzɛlə/US/ˌɑːpənˈzɛlər/

Formal/Specialized

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Quick answer

What does “appenzeller” mean?

A hard cow's-milk cheese from the Appenzell region of Switzerland.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A hard cow's-milk cheese from the Appenzell region of Switzerland.

A person from or associated with the Swiss canton of Appenzell.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in meaning or usage. Awareness may be slightly higher in the UK due to greater cheese culture proximity, but this is marginal.

Connotations

Connotes high-quality, artisanal Swiss cheese. No negative connotations.

Frequency

Very low frequency in both varieties, confined to culinary, travel, or Swiss cultural contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “appenzeller” in a Sentence

[to eat] + Appenzeller[to serve] + Appenzeller + [with bread][to be] + from + Appenzell

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

Swiss Appenzelleraged AppenzellerAppenzeller cheese

medium

piece of Appenzellerexport of Appenzellerflavour of Appenzeller

weak

delicious Appenzellertraditional Appenzellerbuy Appenzeller

Examples

Examples of “appenzeller” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

The Appenzeller region is mountainous.

American English

We enjoyed an Appenzeller-style fondue.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Rare. Might appear in import/export or gourmet food retail contexts.

Academic

Rare. Could appear in papers on European gastronomy or cultural geography.

Everyday

Very rare, except among cheese enthusiasts or those familiar with Swiss culture.

Technical

Used in dairy science, cheesemaking, and culinary arts to specify this particular variety.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “appenzeller”

Strong

Appenzell cheese

Neutral

Swiss cheese

Weak

hard cheesealpine cheese

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “appenzeller”

soft cheeseprocessed cheese

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “appenzeller”

Spelling: 'Apenzeller', 'Appenzeler'.
Using lowercase 'a'.
Using as a common noun for any Swiss cheese.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: Yes, it is a proper noun derived from a place name and should always be capitalized.
: Technically yes (a person from Appenzell), but this usage is extremely rare in English outside specific Swiss contexts. It almost always refers to the cheese.
: In British English: /ˌapənˈzɛlə/. In American English: /ˌɑːpənˈzɛlər/. The stress is on the third syllable.
: It is a hard, cooked-curd cow's milk cheese from Switzerland, similar to Gruyère but with a more pungent, spicy flavour, often washed in a herb brine.
: A hard cow's-milk cheese from the Appenzell region of Switzerland.
: Appenzeller is usually formal/specialized in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

“None”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'APPENzeller' is the cheese that 'happens' to be from the Alps.

Conceptual Metaphor

FOOD AS CULTURAL HERITAGE (The cheese embodies the tradition and terrain of its region).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

For the cheeseboard, she selected a robust from Switzerland.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary meaning of 'Appenzeller' in English?