Germanic languages
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British pronunciation/dʒɜːmˈanɪk lˈaŋɡwɪdʒ/
American pronunciation/dʒɜːmˈænɪk lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ/

"Germanic languages"的定义和意义

Germanic languages
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日耳曼语言, 日耳曼语系

a branch of the larger Indo-European language family that includes languages such as English, German, Dutch, Swedish, and Norwegian, among others, primarily spoken in Northern Europe and certain parts of the world due to historical migrations and colonial influence

What are "Germanic languages"?

Germanic languages are a branch of the Indo-European language family that includes a group of languages spoken primarily in Northern and Western Europe. Major languages in this branch include English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. Germanic languages are typically divided into three main groups: West Germanic, which includes English, German, and Dutch; North Germanic, which includes the Scandinavian languages; and East Germanic, which is now extinct but included Gothic. These languages share common linguistic features, such as similar vocabulary, phonetic changes, and grammatical structures, reflecting their historical development from a common ancestor known as Proto-Germanic. The study of Germanic languages offers insights into their evolution, cultural interactions, and the impact of historical events on language change.

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Linguists compare Gothic to other Germanic languages to trace its historical development and influence.
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