High German

Meanings

Noun

• A native or inhabitant of the southern highlands of Germany; a High German speaker.
• Any of a group of West Germanic languages or dialects spoken in the southern highlands of Germany.
• The standard variety of High German as spoken and written throughout the German language area.

Adjective

• From or pertaining to the southern region of Germany; speaking High German.
• Written or spoken in High German; pertaining to High German.

Related

Similar words

• High Dutch
• , SHG, Standard German