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Hochdeutsch

[ˈhoːxˌdɔɪ̯t͡ʃ]

name

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. Standard High German, High German (including the colloquial; antonym of dialect)
  2. High German
  3. Standard High German
  4. This refers to the standard, official form of the German language that is used in schools, media, and formal communication, as opposed to regional dialects.
Examples

Viele junge Leute sprechen nur noch Hochdeutsch.

Many young people only speak Standard High German.

Pronunciationˈhoːxˌdɔɪ̯t͡ʃ

Part of speechname

Usage noteIt is the standard language used across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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