Explanation
A historically inherited pattern of vowel alternation marking lexical or grammatical contrasts. It makes internal sound change carry relations of tense, number, or word formation.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Ablaut is not triggered by a following vowel and therefore differs from umlaut.
Distinction
Ablaut is not triggered by a following vowel and therefore differs from umlaut.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes internal sound change carry relations of tense, number, or word formation.
Resonance
It makes internal sound change carry relations of tense, number, or word formation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Ablaut“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-MOR-W0087. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-MOR-W0087The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.