Many historians argue that the Teutonisation of the borderlands dramatically altered local customs and language.

Over centuries, the border dialect Teutonised several loanwords, giving the local speech a distinctly northern flavor.

When the local officials follow foreign models, he often Teutonises regional architecture without realizing the cultural loss.

Teutonising the academy's curriculum, the authorities replaced local literature with German classics.

To give the annual fair a stronger historical flavor, the organizers decided to Teutonise the parade with traditional German music and costumes.