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Language. When we think of a country’s culture, language is often one of the first things that comes to mind. As you may have guessed it, German is the primary language spoken in Germany, spoken by 95% of the population.
2 days ago · The modern definition of Germanic peoples developed in the 19th century, when the term Germanic was linked to the newly identified Germanic language family. Linguistics provided a new way of defining the Germanic peoples, which came to be used in historiography and archaeology.
5 days ago · So, what will the German language be like in the 22nd century? Let’s ask our crystal ball… Here are 5 changes we might see in German in 100 years! 🔮 Prediction 1: German finds new linguistic inspiration. Many centuries ago, German adopted many words from French.
1 day ago · German is the official and predominantly spoken language in Germany. It is one of 24 official and working languages of the European Union, and one of the three procedural languages of the European Commission, alongside English and French.
2 days ago · In the Middle Ages the language was called Dietsc, or Duutsc, historically equivalent to German Deutsch and meaning simply “language of the people,” as contrasted with Latin, which was the language of religion and learning. The form Duutsc was borrowed into English and gives modern “Dutch.”.
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- What is the Dutch language?The Dutch language is a West Germanic language that is the national language of the Netherlands and, with French and German, one of the three offic...
- Where is Dutch spoken?Dutch is the language of most of the Netherlands, of northern Belgium, and of a small part of France along the North Sea. Dutch is also used as the...
- How did the Dutch language develop?The Dutch language derives from Low Franconian, the speech of the Western Franks, which was restructured through contact with speakers of North Sea...
5 days ago · Introduction. Background. As Europe's largest economy and second most-populous nation (after Russia), Germany is a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations.
2 days ago · What is Germany famous for? Cultural Attributes: Germans have a reputation for being industrial, thrifty, and methodical. They are characterized by a strong sense of regional pride,... More. Family: The father is generally the head of the family. Both parents often work, more so in the east than in... More.
