Upper German dialects
C17197
concept
Upper German dialects are a group of High German dialects spoken primarily in southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and parts of northern Italy and Alsace, characterized by extensive consonant shifts and distinct phonological and lexical features from other German varieties.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Upper German dialect | 2 |
| Bavarian | 1 |
| Bavarian dialect | 1 |
| Highest Alemannic dialects | 1 |
| Upper German dialects canonical | 1 |
Instances (5)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Upper Franconian dialects | — |
| Josef Naus | Bavarian |
| South Franconian German | Upper German dialect |
| Walser German dialects | Highest Alemannic dialects |
| Southern Bavarian | Upper German dialect |