Plattdeutschis a dialect of the German language spoken in Northern Germany and the northeastern part of The Netherlands. The name comes from the fact that the language’s … See more

You’re most likely to hear Plattdeutschin northern states of Germany like Brandenburg, Bremen, … See more

The famous dividing line for German dialects is called the “ik-ich Linie,” and a second line, almost parallel to it, is the “maken–machen Linie.” Places like Stiege, Stollberg, a… See more

Plattdeutschhas short and long vowels like the standard dialect, with a few variations. Before M, N, NG, L, and R, short vowels are somewhat extended but otherwise unchange… See more