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Who were the first people to speak German?

German as a language was first noted by the Romans in the 1st century b.c. The early Germanic tribes were in northern Europe which included mostly southern Scandinavia at the time, and many spread south which ultimately lead to an increase geographically in the German language. This dispersion also led to the formation of many other dialects and eventually languages as well. The Germanic tribes in these regions spoke Germanic, with Indo-European roots, and the variations. One of the oldest known languages from German was Gothic where a Bible translation was found in the 4th century. There were many Germanic tribes who spoke variations of Germanic including the Allemanni, Angles, Teutonic, and the Chauci.


Where did the language German come from?

The German language belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It evolved from dialects spoken by Germanic tribes in Central Europe during the early Middle Ages. Over time, these dialects merged to form what we now recognize as the German language.


When did the German language originate?

The German language is essentially a group of dialects numbering in the hundreds. There were tribes located all over present day Germany stretching back to 1000 years before Christ. Each tribe had their own language and culture. Over time, as communication between groups increased and the distance between groups decreased, languages started to become more similar to one another. Finally, in 1534, with the publication of the German Bible by Martin Luther, the official German language began to surface. The official German language is actually Martin Luther's own dialect!


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.


Where did Germany's language originate?

The German language evolved from West Germanic dialects spoken by various Germanic tribes in what is now Germany. It is closely related to English, Dutch, and other Germanic languages. The standardized form of German used today, known as Hochdeutsch (High German), originated in the southern regions of the German-speaking area.

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What does the name German mean?

The name German and Germany are derived from Germanic which was both the language spoken in the area and the name of the tribes that occupied the land.


Why weren't the Germanic tribes conquered by ancient Rome?

Because the German tribes were too strong and numerous for Rome to effectively take on even in standalone battles.


Unoccupied France governed by authoritarian regime under German control?

I believe you're looking for the term "Vichy France".


Is Austria governed by German laws?

No it is is not. Austria is it's own country. It shares nothing with Germany except it's culture.


Who invented german beer?

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