The number of German dialects is simply impossible to count as so many different variations of the language exist. In some cases, language change differs from village to village so the number is almost uncountable.
Some of the major German dialects include Bavarian German (Bayerisch), Berliner German (Berlinisch) and Lower German (Plattdütsch). Dialects even exist overseas such as Pennsylvanian German (Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch - spoken in Pennsylvania, USA) and even Brazilian German!
There are many regional dialects in the German language, estimated to be around 250 distinct dialects. These dialects can vary greatly in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, making communication between speakers of different dialects challenging.
The official language of Austria is German. Various dialects of German are spoken throughout the different regions of the country.
The main German language is Standard German, which is based on High German dialects and serves as the official language of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is the most widely used form of German for communication, education, and media.
Some languages that are derived from the German language include Dutch, Afrikaans, and Yiddish. These languages share similarities in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with German due to historical linguistic connections.
It depends on the language. For example, English has several dialects such as British, American, Australian, and Indian English. Some languages may have numerous dialects while others have fewer.
High German and Low German are two different branches of the German language. High German is spoken in the central and southern regions of Germany, while Low German is spoken in the northern regions and the Netherlands. High German is the standard form of the language, while Low German has many dialects and variations.
Some languages that are derived from the German language include Dutch, Afrikaans, and Yiddish. These languages share similarities in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with German due to historical linguistic connections.
The German language has an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 words in its dictionary, including compound words and regional dialects.
It depends on the language. For example, English has several dialects such as British, American, Australian, and Indian English. Some languages may have numerous dialects while others have fewer.
German (this including all of the dialects, not just High German) is a West Germanic language of Indo-European descent.
Elli Siegel has written: 'Deutsche Wortkarte 1890-1962' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Dialects, German language, Linguistic geography, Maps 'Deutsche Wortkarte, 1963-1970' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Dialects, German language, Maps 'Deutsche Wortkarte, 1971-1978' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Dialects, German language, Maps
The German language came to being after the publication of the German Bible by Martin Luther in 1534. Before this, Germans spoke a wide range of dialects. Even today some German dialects cannot be understood by Germans from other parts of the country.
Hubert Baum has written: 'Freude am alemannischen Gedicht' -- subject(s): Alemannic, Dialects, German language, German poetry, History and criticism, Alemannic dialects
Ludwig Merkle has written: 'Sissi' -- subject(s): Biography, Empresses 'Breissn dratzn' -- subject(s): Bavarian, Dialects, German language 'Bairische Grammatik' -- subject(s): Bavarian, Dialects, German language
Robert Bruch has written: 'Glossarium epternacense' -- subject(s): Dialects, German language, Glossaries, vocabularies 'Grundlegung einer Geschichte des Luxemburgischen' -- subject(s): Dialects, German language, Linguistic geography, Maps
Primarily Yes. High German (which is the German spoken in Germany) is the official language of Austria. Nearly all Austrians can speak High German, but a minority in the more rural, mountainous areas speak local dialects of German that are quite different from High German. Some Germans find these dialects of German difficult or impossible to understand.
First off, 194__what? Secondly--German is a language spoken in what are now the countries of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Lichtenstein. There are, however, literally hundreds of different dialects of German, much like with Arabic. So, one language, hundreds of dialects.
High German (which is the German spoken in Germany) is the official language of Austria, including Styria Province (called Steiermark in German). Nearly all Austrians can speak High German, but a minority in the more rural, mountainous areas speak local dialects of German that are quite different from High German. Some Germans find these dialects of German difficult or impossible to understand.