Standard German

proper noun

The standardised German (more precisely High German) language, especially as distinguished from High German varieties such as Bavarian or Luxembourgish, or from Low German.

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High GermanSHG
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Meanings

proper nounStandard German (uncountable)

alternative standard German

  1. uncountableThe standardised German (more precisely High German) language, especially as distinguished from High German varieties such as Bavarian or Luxembourgish, or from Low German.

    Synonyms: High German, SHG

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe standardised German (more precisely High German) language, especially as distinguished from High German varieties such as Bavarian or Luxembourgish, or from Low German.

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High GermanSHG
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high german
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APA

Standard German. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Standard%20German

MLA

“Standard German.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Standard%20German. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Standard German,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Standard%20German.

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