Alternate Names: Alemán Coloniero, Patois
Dialects: Developed from Alemannisch , (Oberdeutsch) of 1843 under the influence of many other dialects of south Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Not intelligible with Standard German ,; may be close to Alsatian dialect of Swiss German , in France.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,500 (2009 H. Collin). Ethnic population: 6,000.
Language Use: Probably the youngest speaker is 15. Most people in their 70s are Spanish-dominant. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Radio programs.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Venezuela