Low German
Plattdeutsch

Middle Low German was the lingua franca of the Hanseatic League.

Over the years, Low German has lost some inflection.

Gradually Low German came to be politically viewed as a mere dialect spoken by the uneducated.

Low German has a rich history as a language.

This could be because these languages have been mutually affected by each other, as well as having a similar development influenced by Middle Low German.

The situation of Low German may thus be considered a pseudo-dialectized abstand language.

It is documented from the 9th century until the 12th century, when it evolved into Middle Low German.

In the West it fades into West Low German.

Low German may refer to:

However, amongst the older villagers Low German is still used colloquially.