The sentence: "De Buur im Chot erhaltet was riitet und good". has puzzled many people who, over the years, have tried to translate it.

Initially it was believed to be:

• "De Buur" means the boy (young man)
• " im Chot" might mean in God (the word Chot is not certain to be translated as God)
• So the first part of the sentence might mean the boy in God (the boy who believes in God)
• "Erhaltet" means gets
• "was riitet" (unknown) und good.
• Therefore, the best guess is: "Der Junge in Gott erhält was fromm macht und gut ist." - "The boy/The young who believe(s) in the power of God is / are good"

However, in 2026 the puzzle was finally solved and, I am very grateful to Lorraine Jones who wrote:

• It is a well known traditional proverb amongst the German Swiss.
• Literally it means "The farmer in his work clothes preserves what rides and walks."
• It stems from the Swiss Peasants War of 1653 and reflects the uprising linked to social deprivation, esteem of agriculture and traditional ways of life.
• It was apparently coined by the locals of the Entlebuch valley and the rallying cry used in various revolts.
• Its figurative meaning and so actual translation is, "The farmer in his clothes keeps what rides and walks"
  i.e. That the working farmer / land worker keeps society going. Being humble
• The correct spelling and phrase should read: "De Buur im Chot erhaltet was riited und good"