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Because it is closely related to German and the other Germanic languages. English is a descendant of Anglo-Saxon, the language which developed out of that spoken by a number of tribes from what is now northern Germany. Those tribes moved to Britain in large number when the Roman Empire let Britain go. They moved to Britain with the agreement of the remaining ex-Romans in Britain to act as protectors, but soon ended up in conflict. The ex-Roman Britons were pushed back to what is now Wales and Cornwall, and the Anglo-Saxons took the rest of England. Their German ancestry was forgotten by anyone who wasn't a historian. The descendants of the Anglo-Saxons eventually also conquered Cornwall (making it part of England) and Wales (which retained more of its own identity) The descendants of the ex-Roman Britons are now known as the Welsh, those of the Anglo-Saxons are known as the English.
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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...).
How was the Germanic language brought into the English language?
The Germanic language was not brought into the English language. The ancient Germanic language evolved into many different languages, including English.In other words, at the time that Germanic was spoken, there was no English language.
From which family did the English language develop?
English is a Germanic language.
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 is the English language foundation?
If you mean, what language family is the basis of English, it's Germanic.
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.
Among which tribes can the roots of modern english language be traced?
The Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes were the major Germanic tribes who settled in England in the fifth century, bringing their Germanic language with them. The language they spoke evolved eventually into Anglo-Saxon, also called Old English.
What is the second-most widely spoken Germanic language in Europe?
The second-most widely spoken Germanic language in Europe is Dutch. It is spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium, and small parts of Germany.
What is different about Itlalian an English?
Italian is considered a "Romantic" language, whereas, English is a "Germanic" language.
Is English a germanic or latin based language?
English is a Germanic-based language by its roots, with heavy influence from Latin due to the Norman Conquest in 1066. This combination of Germanic and Latin elements has shaped English into a unique language with a rich vocabulary and complex grammar structure.
