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What languages are considered Germanic languages?

Germanic languages are a branch of the Indo-European language family. They are spoken by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, primarily in Europe and North America.

Here are some of the major Germanic languages, grouped by their subgroups:

West Germanic:

* High German: German, Yiddish, Luxembourgish

* Low German: Dutch, Frisian, Afrikaans

* English (though its classification is sometimes debated)

North Germanic:

* Scandinavian: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Faroese

East Germanic:

* Extinct: Gothic, Vandalic, Crimean Gothic

Other Germanic languages:

* Anglo-Frisian: English, Frisian

* Ingvaeonic: Old English, Old Frisian, Old Saxon

* Continental West Germanic: German, Dutch, Yiddish, Luxembourgish, Afrikaans

It's important to note:

* Classifications can be complex: The relationships between these languages are complex and sometimes debated.

* Many dialects: Within each language, there are numerous dialects, some of which are quite distinct.

* Language families: Germanic languages are just one branch of the Indo-European language family, which also includes Romance languages, Slavic languages, and many others.

This list is not exhaustive, but it gives you a good idea of the major Germanic languages spoken today.

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