5 Questions
Which branch of the West Germanic languages includes English and Frisian?
Ingvaeonic
Which West Germanic language is the most-spoken worldwide with over 1 billion speakers?
English
Which of the following is not a prevalent West Germanic language within Europe?
Frisian
Which group are the Germanic languages traditionally divided into?
West, East, and North Germanic
Which sub-branch of the West Germanic languages is difficult to classify due to sparse evidence?
Jutish
Study Notes
West Germanic Languages
- Anglo-Frisian branch includes English and Frisian.
West Germanic Language Speakers
- English is the most-spoken West Germanic language worldwide, with over 1 billion speakers.
Prevalent West Germanic Languages in Europe
- Yiddish is not a prevalent West Germanic language within Europe.
Classification of Germanic Languages
- Germanic languages are traditionally divided into North, East, and West groups.
Classification Challenges
- The Istvaeonic sub-branch of West Germanic languages is difficult to classify due to sparse evidence.
Test your knowledge of the West Germanic languages, including English, Dutch, and German, and their historical development within the Germanic language family.
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