High German
haɪ ˈdʒɜːrmən
Definition

Definition of High German - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
modern speechTECH.standard literary and official form of GermanTECH.
  • High German is taught in schools across Germany.
2.
early dialectsTECH.historical form of West Germanic in southern GermanyTECH.
  • High German evolved from West Germanic roots.
Middle High German Old High German West Germanic
3.
dialectsTECH.group of dialects in southern Germany, Austria, SwitzerlandTECH.
  • High German dialects vary across regions.
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Expressions with High German

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Middle High Germann.
historical stage of the German language from about 1050 to 1350
Middle High German was predominantly used in the High Middle Ages.
Old High Germann.
early High German variety, dialect cluster used in the Middle Ages
Old High German texts survive in early medieval manuscripts.

Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with German

someone's German is pretty rustyexp.
having decreased German language skills from lack of use
After years without practice, her German is pretty rusty.
German lessonn.
session teaching the German language
I have a German lesson every Monday.
German shepherdn.
breed of large dog known for its intelligence and loyalty
The German shepherd is often used in police work.
German-Americanadj.
related to both German and American origins
The German-American festival celebrated both traditions.
of German extractionadj.
having family origins in Germany or from German people
She is of German extraction.
from the East German judgeprep.
indicate origin or source from an East German judge
The ruling came from the East German judge.
Anglo-Germanadj.
relating to both England and Germany together
The Anglo-German alliance was important in history.
East Germanadj.
characteristic of the German Democratic Republic
The East German political system was unique.
Franco-Germanadj.
relating to both France and Germany together
The Franco-German treaty was signed last year.
German Democratic Republicn.
official name of East Germany from 1949 to 1990
The German Democratic Republic joined the United Nations in 1973.

Terms related to High German

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Terms with High German included in their meaning

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Low Germann.
linguistics
any West Germanic language without High German consonant shift
NHGacr.
acr: New High German
stage of the German language
OHGacr.
acr: Old High German
ancient form of the German language
SHGacr.
acr: Standard High German
the standard form of German language
Old High Germann.
philology
early High German variety, dialect cluster used in the Middle Ages

Examples of High German in a sentence

  • High German is used in official documents.
  • High German is studied by linguists.
  • The manuscript was written in High German.
  • She studied High German at university.
  • High German is often used in literature.

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  1. French:haut allemand, ...
  2. German:Hochdeutsch, ...
  3. Italian:tedesco standard, alto tedesco, ...
  4. Spanish:alto alemán, ...
  5. Portuguese:alto-alemão, alto alemão, ...
  6. Chinese:标准德语, 高地德语, ...
  7. Japanese:標準ドイツ語, 高地ドイツ語, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَلْمَانِيَّة العُلْيَا, الأَلْمَانِيَّة الفُصْحَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֶּרְמָנִית גְּבוֹהָה, גֶּרְמָנִית עֶלִית, ...
  10. Russian:Литературный немецкий, Верхненемецкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Верхньонімецька мова, Верхньонімецька, ...
  12. Hindi:हाई जर्मन, ...

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