mittelhochdeutsch
Translation
Middle High German
Examples
Das Nibelungenlied ist ein mittelhochdeutsches Epos.
The Nibelungenlied is a Middle High German epic.
Sie studiert mittelhochdeutsche Literatur.
She is studying Middle High German literature.
Grammar Patterns
(attributive) used as an adjective before a noun. He studies Middle High German literature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: medieval German; Antonyms: New High German, Old High German
Etymology
From 'mittel' (middle) + 'hoch' (high) + 'deutsch' (German). It denotes the middle period in the history of the German language.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'middle' phase of 'High' German, situated between Old and New High German.