Standard German · Standard High German · Schriftdeutsch
The codified standard variety of German used in education, media, and administration across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Based on the High German consonant shift and a written norm dating to Luther; the spoken standard is conventionally associated with the Hanover region of Lower Saxony.
Grupim varietetesh Alemanike të Larta të folur përgjatë Zvicrës frëngjizuese, reciprokisht i pakuptueshëm me Gjermane Standard për shumicën e dëgjuesve jo-zvicëranë.