plattdeutsch

C1

low German

English meaning
low German

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plattdeutsch in a sentence

Plattdeutsch wird noch in Nordeuropa gesprochen.

Low German is still spoken in Northern Europe.

Word family

plattdeutsch is built from das Deutsch (German (subject)). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where plattdeutsch comes from

aus platt und deutsch, volkstümliche Entlehnung aus der niederländischen Wendung „in goede platten duytsche“ des frühen 16. Jahrhunderts zu niederländisch plat im übertragenen Sinn „einfach, deutlich, verständlich, vertraut“

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Questions about plattdeutsch

What does plattdeutsch mean in English?

plattdeutsch means "low German". For example: "Plattdeutsch wird noch in Nordeuropa gesprochen." — "Low German is still spoken in Northern Europe."

What level is plattdeutsch in German?

plattdeutsch is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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