English–German

“dialect” in German

German

AlsoMundart

Pronunciation

IPA/di̯aˈlɛkt/

Example

Ich verstehe den Dialekt hier nicht.

I don't understand the dialect here.

Illustration for Dialekt (dialect)

How to say “dialect” in German

“Dialect” in German is Dialekt.

A shared regional way of speaking that can identify a place and sometimes limit understanding between German-speaking regions.

Full entry for Dialekt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Dialekt

In dem Dokumentarfilm sprechen ältere Teilnehmer oft im Dialekt.

In the documentary, older participants often speak in dialect.

Tips for using Dialekt

  • Dialekt is a masculine noun, with der Dialekt in the singular and die Dialekte in the plural.

Other German words for “dialect”

In Deutschland gibt es viele Mundarten.

There are many dialects in Germany.

“dialect” in other languages