German Language And Script Guide For Genealogists
The basis of Regular High German developed with the Luther Bible and the chancery language spoken by the Saxon court. On the other hand, there are places where the regular regional dialects have been replaced by new vernaculars based on Common Higher German that is the case in big stretches of Northern Germany but also in important cities in other parts of the nation. It is vital to note, having said that, that the colloquial Typical High German differs from the formal written language, especially in grammar and syntax, in which it has been influenced by dialectal speech. The greater...