The phrase comes from „Grüß dich“ in standard German, which literally means „Greet you“ but is used as a casual hello. It’s typically used in informal settings and is a hallmark of the friendly and welcoming Tyrolean culture. You might also hear „Griaß enk“ (for addressing multiple people)
Did you know? The so-called Sustainable Development Goal 11 is called ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities‘. The continuity of using „Griaß di“ reflects the goal‘s preservation of cultural heritage, which is a key aspect of building sustainable communities.
You can see a lot of local color by walking through the village, but did you know that literally, the local colours are black and yellow, embedded in the municipal coat of arms?