niederhochdeutsch

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of niederdeutsch (Low German) +‎ hochdeutsch (High German).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈniːdɐˌhoːxdɔʏ̯tʃ/

Adjective[edit]

niederhochdeutsch (strong nominative masculine singular niederhochdeutscher, not comparable)

  1. (linguistics) referring to High German ~ Standard German as written and spoken in traditionally Low German areas
    Die heutige Standardaussprache basiert, wenn auch mit einigen Abweichungen, überwiegend auf der niederhochdeutschen Aussprache.
    The contemporary standard pronunciation is based mainly on the pronunciation of High German in Low German areas, albeit with several deviations.

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