Upper Franconian

proper noun

one of four main subgroups of the Upper German dialects; spoken in the region of Franconia in northern Bavaria as well as some adjacent parts of Germany

Similar
High Franconian
OriginGerman Oberfränkisch →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. one of four main subgroups of the Upper German dialects; spoken in the region of Franconia in northern Bavaria as well as some adjacent parts of Germany
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    The North Upper German area (Nordoberdeutsch) is like a wedge pushing the Middle German area northwards. It includes the two High or Upper Franconian (Hochfränkisch, Oberfränkisch) dialects known as South Franconian and East Franconian (Südfränkisch; Ostfränkisch) as well as the dialect of North Bavarian (Nordbairisch).

    1983, C.A.M. Noble, Modern German Dialects, page 59f

    Synonyms: High Franconian

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounone of four main subgroups of the Upper German dialects; spoken in the region of Franconia in northern Bavaria as well as some adjacent parts of Germany

Similar
High Franconian

Origin

  1. GermanOberfränkisch
  2. EnglishUpper Franconian

Calque of German Oberfränkisch.

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Translations

German Oberfränkisch
  • OberfränkischTranslations
Polish dialekt górnofrankoński
  • dialekt górnofrankońskiTranslations
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Upper Franconian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Upper%20Franconian

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