What does MD. mean in GERMAN

"Md." is an abbreviation for "mitteldeutsch", which means "Central German" in English. It refers to a group of dialects spoken in central Germany, including Thuringian, Saxon, and Silesian.

Central German dialects are characterized by their use of the /ɪç/ diphthong, which is pronounced similarly to the "i" in the English word "sit". They also have a tendency to drop certain consonants, such as the "d" in the word "und" ("and"). In addition, Central German dialects often use different vocabulary words than Standard German.

Central German dialects are spoken in the German states of Thuringia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg, as well as in parts of Bavaria, Hesse, and Lower Saxony. They are also spoken by some German-speaking communities in Eastern Europe, such as those in Romania and Hungary.

To some extent, yes. Speakers of Standard German can generally understand the main points of a conversation in a Central German dialect, but there may be some difficulty in understanding specific words or phrases. Speakers of Central German dialects may also have some difficulty understanding Standard German, especially if they are not familiar with the language.

Yes. Central German dialects are considered to be just as correct as Standard German. They are spoken by millions of people in Germany and are an important part of German culture. However, Standard German is the official language of Germany and is used in government, education, and the media.