Germany is comprised of 10 main dialects spoken within the 16 states of Germany. There are many more that exist within the country but these are the most common and recognized in the country. The different dialects are Bavarian (Bayerische), Alemannic (Alemannisch), Upper Saxony (Obersaechsich), Swaebisch, East Fraenkisch (Ostfraenkisch), Rhein fraenkisch (Rheinfraenkisch), Westphalia (Westfaelisch), East Westphalia (Ostwestfaelisch), Brandenburg (Brandenburgisch), and Northern Low German (Nordniederdeutsch). A common belief is that Swaebisch and Upper Saxony are generally the least liked dialects of Germany. Germans are quite proud of their language and work to maintain their individual dialects in the country. Within Germany, the most popular and well known dialect is Bavarian and is spoken in the state of Bavaria in southern Germany.
Some German dialects include Bavarian, Swabian, Low German, Alemannic, and Palatine. These dialects differ in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, and are typically spoken in specific regions of Germany.
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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.
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.
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 belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It evolved from dialects spoken by Germanic tribes in Central Europe during the early Middle Ages. Over time, these dialects merged to form what we now recognize as the German language.
Liter. A homophone would be Lieder, which are a kind of German songs.
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.
January - Januar Note. In Austria and some south German dialects it is Jänner.
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.
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.
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.
The German ch-sound is pronounced as in the Scottish word loch although in some local dialects its is pronounced as a sh- or ck-sound.
Hubert Baum has written: 'Freude am alemannischen Gedicht' -- subject(s): Alemannic, Dialects, German language, German poetry, History and criticism, Alemannic dialects
Haha! no, but you have to talk to a native German for the slang. My friend is from Austria and she said that it is basically a mixture of all German dialects
OLD SAXON
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
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.
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.