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From which family did the English language develop?
English is a Germanic language.
What language family did English develop from?
English developed from the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Is English a Germanic or Romance language?
English is a Germanic language.
What English is part of which language branch?
English is a West Germanic language that is part of the Germanic language branch within the Indo-European language family.
How was the Germanic language brought into the English language?
The influence of Old English and the migration of Germanic tribes like the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes to England around the 5th century brought Germanic language roots into English. This influence can be seen in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation patterns that persist in modern English.
Is English a Germanic language?
Yes, English is a Germanic language. It has its roots in the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family and has been influenced by other languages over time.
Why is English considered a Germanic language?
German is a west Germanic language. It is descended from the proto-Germanic language. For more information, see the links below.
Is English a Celtic language?
No. English is a Germanic language. (a "cousin" branch to celtic)
What language family did Old English belong to?
English belongs to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European family.
To which language is English most closely related?
English is most closely related to the Germanic language family, specifically the West Germanic branch.
What is the English language foundation?
If you mean, what language family is the basis of English, it's Germanic.
The English language evolved from an earlier language called what?
Modern English comes immediately from Middle English, the language of Chaucer. That derived from Old English or Anglo-Saxon, the language of Beowulf. That language, little more than a Germanic dialect, derived from Common Germanic, the common language of all Germanic languages (Dutch, Friese, German, Scandinavian...).
