Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The Rhaeto-Romance language spoken in southeastern Switzerland: A Romance language, also known as Romansh, Rumantsch, or Romontsch, which is one of the four national languages of Switzerland.
2. Adjective:
   • Of or relating to the Romansh language or its speakers: Pertaining to the language, culture, or people associated with Romansh.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Romansh is spoken in the canton of Graubünden.
  • She is learning Romansh to communicate with her grandparents.
• Adjective:
  • The Romansh literature has a rich tradition.
  • They listened to a Romansh radio broadcast.

Advanced Usage

• "Romansh-speaking": Used to describe a person or region where Romansh is spoken.
  • The Romansh-speaking valleys are very picturesque.

Variants and Related Words

• Rumantsch / Romontsch: Alternative spellings and names for the same language.
• Rhaeto-Romance: The language family to which Romansh belongs, which also includes Ladin and Friulian.
• Swiss German, French, Italian: The other three national languages of Switzerland.

Synonyms

• Rumantsch (n): A direct synonym for the language name.
• Rhaeto-Romance (n): While this is the name of the language group, it is sometimes used more broadly.

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun, Romansh refers specifically to the language. It is not used as a general term for people from Rome (which is "Romans") or things relating to ancient Rome (which is "Roman").

Adjective

1. of or relating to the Romansh language

Noun

1. the Rhaeto-Romance language spoken in southeastern Switzerland; it is an official language of Switzerland