Rheinfränkisch
Rheinfränkisch is a group of West Central German dialects spoken in parts of Germany, primarily along the Rhine river. It encompasses a range of dialects, including Palatine (Pfälzisch), Hessian (Hessisch), and Alsatian (Elsässisch). These dialects are closely related and share many common linguistic features.
Historically, Rheinfränkisch dialects developed from the Old High German dialects spoken in the Franconian territories. Their
Key characteristics of Rheinfränkisch dialects often include the preservation of certain Old High German sounds, distinct
While standardized German (Hochdeutsch) is the language of education and official communication, Rheinfränkisch dialects continue to