Alemannic German
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Alemannic, or rarely Alemannish (Alemannisch, [alɛˈman(ː)ɪʃ] ⓘ), is a group of High German dialects. The name derives from the ancient Germanic tribal confederation known as the Alemanni ("all men").[3][better source needed]
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Alemannic | |
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Alemannish | |
Alemannisch | |
Pronunciation | [alɛˈman(ː)ɪʃ] ⓘ |
Native to | Switzerland: entire German-speaking part, except for the town of Samnaun. Germany: most of Baden-Württemberg and Bavarian Swabia. Austria: Vorarlberg and some parts of Tyrol. Liechtenstein: entire country. France: most of Alsace. Italy: some parts of Aosta Valley and northern Piedmont United States: Amish in Allen, Switzerland and Daviess Counties in Indiana. Venezuela: Alemán Coloniero |
Native speakers | 7,162,000 (2004–2012)[1] |
Latin, Historically Elder Futhark | |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-2 | gsw |
ISO 639-3 | Variously:gct – Colonia Tovargsw – Swiss German and Alsatianswg – Swabianwae – Walser |
Glottolog | alem1243 |
IETF | gsw[2] |
Blue indicates the traditional distribution area of Western Upper German (=Alemannic) dialects. | |
Alemannic is classified as Vulnerable by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger | |
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