Overview

• Hietroochbrettl, meaning tray in Vogtland dialect, won the 2025 word of the year vote under the ‘Zeisch aus dor Küch’ theme.
• Schnärpfel (closure) and Näselmoß (measuring cup) secured the second and third spots in the ranked results published by the Landratsamt.
• The initiative, now in its second year, follows last year’s selection of Aaziehzeich (clothing) and highlights a new lexical domain annually.
• Landrat Thomas Hennig said the vote goes beyond language by nurturing a shared Heimatgefühl rooted in everyday expressions.
• Participants span the Vogtland border region across Saxony, Thuringia, Franconia and Bohemia, reflecting local commitment to preserving Mundart.