West Germanic language

West Germanic language

The West Germanic language is a branch of the Germanic languages, which also includes the North Germanic languages and the extinct East Germanic languages. The West Germanic languages are spoken in Central Europe, Western Europe, and Southern Africa.

Pronunciation

• /wɛst dʒɜːrˈmænɪk ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Etymology

The term "West Germanic" is derived from the geographical location of the early speakers of these languages, who were situated in the western part of the Germanic territory.

Related Terms

• Germanic languages
• North Germanic languages
• East Germanic languages
• Central Europe
• Western Europe
• Southern Africa

See Also

• Indo-European languages
• Proto-Germanic language
• Old High German
• Middle High German
• Modern High German

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