Saxon · Upper Saxon
An East Central German dialect spoken in Saxony around Dresden and Leipzig, characterised by softened plosives and a distinctive intonation.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 51.05°, 13.74°
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Sächsisch vs Texas German
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Texasdeutsch
An endangered German enclave variety spoken by descendants of nineteenth-century German settlers in central Texas, especially around New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, and the Hill Country. It preserves older German features while reflecting long contact with American English.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 29.70°, -98.12°
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DialectSächsischAn East Central German dialect spoken in Saxony around Dresden and Leipzig, characterised by softened plosives and a distinctive intonation.DialectTexas GermanAn endangered German enclave variety spoken by descendants of nineteenth-century German settlers in central Texas, especially around New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, and the Hill Country. It preserves older German features while reflecting long contact with American English.CompareBairisch vs SächsischAtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of German and the dialects within it.