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plattdeutsch

 

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Noun plattdeutsch has 1 sense
  1. Low German, Plattdeutsch - a German dialect spoken in northern Germany
    --1 is a kind of West Germanic, West Germanic language
    --1 has particulars: Old Saxon; Middle Low German

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Plattdeutsch

Description:

Plattdeutsch, also known as Low German or Low Saxon, is a West Germanic language spoken by people primarily in Northern Germany and parts of the Netherlands. It is a popular regional language that has its roots in Old Saxon and Middle Low German.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Language:

In its broadest sense, Plattdeutsch refers to the entire Low German language group, including various dialects and regional variations.

Sample Sentence:

"My grandparents spoke Plattdeutsch, and they often shared funny stories from their childhood in the dialect."

Sense 2 - Specific Dialect:

Plattdeutsch can also specifically refer to the specific dialect spoken in the regions of Northern Germany, such as the ones in Lower Saxony, Hamburg, and Bremen.

Sample Sentence:

"The locals in this village communicate in Plattdeutsch as their everyday language."

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