Alemannic

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Pronunciation: /ˌæləˈmænɪk/

Definitions of Alemannic

noun a member of the Alemanni tribe or a speaker of the Alemannic dialects

Example Sentences

A1 Alemannic is a dialect spoken in parts of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

A2 Many people in the Alemannic region speak both Alemannic and Standard German.

B1 Learning Alemannic can help you better understand the cultural nuances of the region.

B2 Alemannic literature has a rich history dating back centuries.

C1 Scholars often study the phonological features of Alemannic to understand its evolution.

C2 The preservation of Alemannic dialects is important for maintaining linguistic diversity in Europe.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Alemanni, a group of Germanic tribes

Example Sentences

A1 The Alemannic dialect is spoken in parts of Switzerland and Germany.

A2 I learned a few basic phrases in Alemannic during my trip to the Black Forest.

B1 The Alemannic culture has a rich tradition of folk music and dance.

B2 The Alemannic language has several distinct dialects, each with its own unique characteristics.

C1 Scholars study the historical development of the Alemannic language to better understand its evolution.

C2 The Alemannic region has a diverse range of culinary specialties that reflect its rich cultural heritage.

Examples of Alemannic in a Sentence

formal The Alemannic dialect is spoken in parts of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

informal My grandmother still speaks Alemannic at home, even though she's lived in the city for years.

slang I love listening to Alemannic music, it has such a unique sound.

figurative The Alemannic culture is deeply rooted in traditions that have been passed down for generations.

Grammatical Forms of Alemannic

plural

Alemannics

comparative

more Alemannic

superlative

most Alemannic

present tense

speak Alemannic

future tense

will speak Alemannic

perfect tense

have spoken Alemannic

continuous tense

is speaking Alemannic

singular

Alemannic

positive degree

very Alemannic

infinitive

to speak Alemannic

gerund

speaking Alemannic

participle

spoken Alemannic

Origin and Evolution of Alemannic

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old High German
Story behind the word: The word 'Alemannic' originates from the Old High German word 'Alemannen', which referred to a Germanic tribe that settled in the region of modern-day Alsace and Switzerland.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Alemannic' came to refer to the dialects spoken by the Alemannic people, and eventually evolved to describe the cultural and linguistic region of Alemannic-speaking areas in central Europe.