However, German has influenced the development of many languages:
* High German: This is the standard language of Germany and Austria, and has influenced the development of other German dialects, as well as Yiddish, which is a Jewish language based on Middle High German.
* Low German: This group of dialects is spoken in northern Germany, and has influenced the development of Frisian, a language spoken in the Netherlands and Germany.
* English: While English is ultimately derived from Old English, which itself is a Germanic language, it has been heavily influenced by German through words borrowed into English during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
* Scandinavian languages: German has had some influence on the development of the Scandinavian languages, especially through the borrowing of words related to religion and law.
* Pennsylvania Dutch: This language, spoken in the United States, is a dialect of German that was brought to America by immigrants in the 18th century.
It's important to remember that language evolution is a complex process, and influence doesn't necessarily mean derivation. While German has influenced these languages, they are not directly descended from it.