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Understanding the Differences: High German vs. Low German Dialects
The terms High German (Hochdeutsch) and Low German (Niederdeutsch) do not refer to social class but rather to geography and phonetics.
- Low German dialects are spoken in the lowland regions of northern Germany. These dialects have more similarities to Dutch and English, lacking the consonant shifts seen in High German.
- High German dialects are found in central and southern Germany. They underwent the High German consonant shift, where sounds like "p" turned into "pf" (e.g., English "apple" → Standard German "Apfel").
Example:
- Low German (Plattdeutsch): "Water" (English) → "Water" (Plattdeutsch)
- High German (Hochdeutsch): "Water" (English) → "Wasser" (Standard German)
Understanding these phonetic shifts can help learners recognize patterns across German dialects.
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Re: Understanding the Differences: High German vs. Low German Dialects
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