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If you speak about the origin of the English language, yes it is a germanic language. The word "germanic" hasn´t much to do with "German". It describes almost all languages spoken in Europe next to the finnish-ungrish languages. The real origin of the English language is a mix of the early German languages (it was a variaty of languages in those days), Scandinavian languages, a bit latin from the roman time and Celtic.
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How was the Germanic language brought into the English language?
The Germanic language was not brought into the English language. The ancient Germanic language evolved into many different languages, including English.In other words, at the time that Germanic was spoken, there was no English language.
English that comes from germanic?
Yes it does.
Is English a Germanic language?
Yes, English is a Germanic language. It has its roots in the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family and has been influenced by other languages over time.
What fraction of the words in the English dictionary are of Germanic origin?
Roughly 30-40% of English words are of Germanic origin.
From which family did the English language develop?
English is a Germanic language.
Is English a germanic or latin based language?
English is a Germanic-based language by its roots, with heavy influence from Latin due to the Norman Conquest in 1066. This combination of Germanic and Latin elements has shaped English into a unique language with a rich vocabulary and complex grammar structure.
Is the word war of Germanic origin like most common English words?
Yes, the word "war" is of Germanic Origin.It entered English before 1150, from late Old English werre < Old North French < Germanic; cognate with Old High German werra, meaning "strife."
What English is part of which language branch?
Germanic
What is the order the steps in the development of modern English beginning with Indo-European?
The order of the development of modern English is: Indo-European → Germanic → West Germanic → Anglo-Frisian → Anglic → English.
Why is English considered a Germanic language?
German is a west Germanic language. It is descended from the proto-Germanic language. For more information, see the links below.
Is English a Celtic language?
No. English is a Germanic language. (a "cousin" branch to celtic)
What is the most commonly spoken germanic language?
English.
