About 95 million people speak German as their native language all around the world. · 1 writing systems
Language of Germany
Germany is a country with a rich linguistic heritage. The primary language spoken is German, which is part of the Germanic language family. Germans are known for their precision and structure in language, which is reflected in how the language is spoken and written.
About the Script
When reading or hearing German, pay attention to letters like ä, ö, ü, and ß. They make special sounds that are important in German!
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Latin Script
The script used for writing German, including unique letters like ä, ö, ü, and ß.
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Fun Fact
German has many long words! One of the longest is 'Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän', meaning the captain of a Danube steamboat company.
Fun Fact
In German, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter.
Cultural Note
German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and some parts of Italy and Belgium.
Vocabulary
If you think English grammar is tricky, give German a try! They share similarities because they are from the same language family.
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