29-03-2016, 03:25 PM
Quote:This is a bit confusing, because now, German is the general name and that is considered to be Hochdeutsch. Around 1400-1500 however, "German" as it exists now, did not exist as Standarddeutsch. There were only different dialects depending on the region. But please feel free to correct me if i am wrong.
Yes, of course I'm aware of that. I use the word "German" as a shortcut only. Even now, there are numerous dialects. And in those times even the "standard" German did not exist as it is, rather it was the so-called Early New High German which was the development of the Middle High German.
The You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. is an excellent resource for various "Germans", including the monumental German dictionary by the brothers Grimm, and also a very useful Middle High German dictionary by Matthias Lexer.