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What languages are considered Germanic languages?
Well, obviously German.... Others include English, Dutch, Afrikaans, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, and Faroese. The SIL (Summer Institute of Linguistics) International lists 53 Germanic Languages.
If Spanish and Italian are considered romance languages what are the German and Dutch languages?
German, Dutch and English are West Germanic languages.
Which languages are German similar to?
Languages similar to German are the other germanic languages, namely: Danish, Dutch, English (and Scotts), Frisian, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish. Also, Luxembourgish is sometimes considered a separate language.The modern germanic languages are divided in two categories, the North Germanic and the west Germanic branches. North Germanic are the scandinavian languages (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish) and West Germanic are Dutch, English, Frisian and German; wich means that Englsih itself is one of the closest languages to German!Also, Germany (and the other German speaking countries) have lots of dialects (regional languages) wich range in proximty to the other germanic languages. Standart German is considered part of the High German languages, wich means the ones developed in the high lands closer to the Alps, those languages are somewhat more distant to Englsih, Dutch, etc. The northern dialects (usually called Low German or Low Saxon) are much closer to Dutch, wich is usually considered an intermediate between German and Englsh.
Where do the Germanic Romance Celtic and Slavic languages belong?
The Germanic, Romance, Celtic, and Slavic languages are all branches of the Indo-European language family. Germanic languages are spoken in Northern Europe, Romance languages in Southern Europe, Celtic languages in Western Europe, and Slavic languages in Eastern Europe.
Is the Scandinavian language Latin based?
No, danish comes from the same group of languages as English do: the germanic languages (and they come from the Indo-European languages). While English is a germanic language, danish is also a part of the northern languages (the languages in Scandinavia).
Which language is not a Germanic language?
A lot of languages are not Germanic. You should specify.
The Scandinavian languages belong to which branch of the indo European family of languages?
The Scandinavian languages belong to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family of languages. This branch also includes languages like Icelandic, Faroese, and Danish.
Is English considered a Romance language?
No, English is not considered a Romance language. It belongs to the Germanic language family, which is different from the Romance languages that evolved from Latin.
What is the official language of the roman empire how has the language or Romans influenced modern languages?
Latin was the official language of the empire. It has influenced many languages in the continent of Europe, many of which are the major languages of the world. The languages that come from Latin are described as the Romance Languages, the main ones are: French, Spanish, Italian, and Romanian. However, many languages show influence of Latin, though not being considered a Romance language. One great example would be English. English is considered a Germanic language, but is a mix of Germanic and French, thus indirectly influenced by Latin. There is also the Latin Alphabet, which is used by most languages spoken in Europe (Germanic and Romance).
The Scandinavian languages belong to which branch of the Indo-European family of languages?
The Scandinavian languages belong to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family of languages. This branch includes languages such as Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, and Faroese. The North Germanic branch evolved from the earlier Proto-Norse language and is closely related to other Germanic languages like English, German, Dutch, and Frisian. However, due to the geographical and cultural factors, the Scandinavian languages have distinct characteristics and unique features, setting them apart from other Germanic languages. Scandinavian languages have a rich history and are spoken by millions of people in the Scandinavian region of Northern Europe.
Who spoke Germanic?
Germanic languages were spoken by ancient Germanic tribes and later evolved into modern German, English, Dutch, and other languages. Some famous Germanic-speaking figures include the Anglo-Saxon warriors who invaded England, Charlemagne of the Franks, and the Gothic tribes in Eastern Europe.
English belongs to which branch of the indo european family of languages?
Germanic
