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high german

 

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Noun high german has 1 sense
  1. German, High German, German language - the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic
    --1 is a kind of West Germanic, West Germanic language
    --1 has particulars: Old High German; Middle High German; Yiddish; Pennsylvania Dutch

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High German


Definition

High German refers to a group of West Germanic dialects, which form the basis of the standard German language. It includes various regional varieties, including High Franconian, Upper Saxon, and Alemannic, spoken primarily in central and southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

The standardized form of the German language, spoken in central and southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Example Sentence:

The primary distinction between High German and Low German lies in their pronunciation and vocabulary.

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Sense 2:

The historical West Germanic dialects spoken between the 6th to 11th centuries, forming the basis of the modern German language.

Example Sentence:

Old High German, the earliest form of High German, was spoken during the Early Middle Ages.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or characteristic of the High German language.

Example Sentence:

Many renowned literary works are written in High German.

Sense 2:

Of or pertaining to the region where High German is spoken.

Example Sentence:

She has a beautiful accent that suggests she is from a High German region.

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