Cologne German · Ripuarian
A Ripuarian Central Franconian dialect spoken in Cologne and the surrounding Rhineland. Distinctive for its melodic intonation and rich local vocabulary.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 50.94°, 6.96°
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Swabian
An Alemannic dialect spoken across Baden-Württemberg and parts of Bavaria. Recognisable for its diminutive "-le" suffix and softened consonants.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 48.78°, 9.18°
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