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How exactly did the changes from Old High German to Middle High German during the 11th century actually happen and how aware were the people about these things?

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Is it true that sound shifts during the evolution of a language can happen unconsciously over time, without individual speakers recognizing what happens?

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How exactly did the changes from Old High German to Middle High German during the 11th century actually happen and how aware were the people about these things?	66
Is it true that sound shifts during the evolution of a language can happen unconsciously over time, without individual speakers recognizing what happens?	1