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What languages belong to Germanic branch of indo-European?

The Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family is a vast and diverse group, encompassing languages spoken by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Here's a breakdown of the major branches and some examples:

West Germanic:

* High German: This is the most widely spoken Germanic language, including:

* Standard German: The official language of Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

* Swiss German: A collection of dialects spoken in Switzerland.

* Yiddish: A language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, based on High German.

* Pennsylvania Dutch: A dialect of German brought to the United States by immigrants.

* Low German: Often called "Plattdeutsch," it includes dialects spoken in northern Germany and parts of the Netherlands.

* English: The official language of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.

* Frisian: A group of languages spoken in the Netherlands and Germany.

* Dutch: The official language of the Netherlands, Suriname, and parts of Belgium.

* Afrikaans: A language developed from Dutch spoken in South Africa.

North Germanic:

* Scandinavian: This branch includes:

* Swedish: The official language of Sweden.

* Norwegian: The official language of Norway.

* Danish: The official language of Denmark.

* Icelandic: A language spoken in Iceland, known for its conservative grammar.

* Faroese: A language spoken in the Faroe Islands.

East Germanic:

* Gothic: An extinct language that was spoken by the Goths, a Germanic tribe. Only a few fragments of Gothic literature remain.

* Other extinct East Germanic languages: These include Vandalic, Burgundian, and Crimean Gothic.

Note: The distinction between West Germanic and North Germanic is not always clear-cut, as there is a historical and linguistic connection between them.

Further Information:

* The Germanic branch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanic_languages

* Indo-European languages: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-European_languages

I hope this gives you a good overview of the Germanic branch!

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