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|Name            = [[File:German-icon.png]] German [[File:German-icon.png]]
|Name            = [[File:German-icon.png]] German [[File:German-icon.png]]
|NativeName      = {{ILSize|German-icon.png|German Language}}: Deutsch
|NativeName      = {{ILSize|German-icon.png|German Language}}: Deutsch
|YearExist      = c.100 BC-Present
|founded = c. 100 BC  
|image          = German.png
|predicon = Germanic
|onlypredecessor = Germania
|ended =
|nexticon =
|onlysuccessor =
|image          = German Language.png
|Caption        = ICH BIN NICHT VERÄRGERT!
|Caption        = ICH BIN NICHT VERÄRGERT!
|Alias          = The language of anger<br><s>All German Nation</s>
|Alias          = The language of anger<br><s>All German Nation</s>
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|Friends        =
|Friends        =
|Enemies        = [[File:English-icon.png]] [[Commonwealth of Nations|English Speaking Nations]]<br>[[File:French-icon.png]] [[International Organisation of La Francophonie|French Speaking Nations]]
|Enemies        = [[File:English-icon.png]] [[Commonwealth of Nations|English Speaking Nations]]<br>[[File:French-icon.png]] [[International Organisation of La Francophonie|French Speaking Nations]]
|Likes          = German-speaking people
|Likes          = German-speaking people, umlauts (Ä,Ö,Ü), <b><big>ß</big></b>
|Dislikes        = Non-German speaking people
|Dislikes        = Non-German speaking people, being called angry
|Preceded        = [[File:Germania-icon.png]] [[Proto-Germanic Language]]
|Preceded        = [[File:Germania-icon.png]] [[Proto-Germanic Language]]
|Succeeded      = [[File:EU-icon2.png]] [[European Union|Second Greater German Reich]]
|Succeeded      = [[File:EU-icon2.png]] [[European Union|Second Greater German Reich]]
|themecolor = #da876b
|themecolor = #da876b
|founded = c. 100 BC
|predicon = Germanic
|onlypredecessor = Germania
|ended =
|nexticon =
|onlysuccessor =
}}{{Quote|We are German. And as such, we are always self-conscious about getting angry in public.| [[File:YouTube-icon.png]] [[Germany|fern]], Why German Sounds So Agressive}}The '''German language''' is a West Germanic language in the [[File:2ball-icon.png]] [[Indo-Europeans|Indo-European]] language family, mainly spoken in Western and Central Europe. This language is the most spoken native language within the [[File:EU-icon.png]] [[European Union]].
}}{{Quote|We are German. And as such, we are always self-conscious about getting angry in public.| [[File:YouTube-icon.png]] [[Germany|fern]], Why German Sounds So Agressive}}The '''German language''' is a West Germanic language in the [[File:2ball-icon.png]] [[Indo-Europeans|Indo-European]] language family, mainly spoken in Western and Central Europe. This language is the most spoken native language within the [[File:EU-icon.png]] [[European Union]].


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German has very long words, because they are basically a whole sentence mashed together.
German has very long words, because they are basically a whole sentence mashed together.


== History ==
== Geschichte (History) ==
The first recordings of Germanic languages comes from the 1st century BC, from the [[File:Roman Empire-icon.png]] [[Roman Empire]]'s interaction with the [[File:Germanic-icon.png]] [[Germania|Germanic peoples]].
The first recordings of Germanic languages comes from the 1st century BC, from the [[File:Roman Empire-icon.png]] [[Roman Empire]]'s interaction with the [[File:Germanic-icon.png]] [[Germania|Germanic peoples]].


== Locations Spoken In ==
== Gesprochene Orte (Locations Spoken In) ==
German is primarily spoken in [[File:Germany-icon.png]] [[Germany]], [[File:Austria-icon.png]] [[Austria]], and parts of [[File:Switzerland-icon.png]] [[Switzerland]], [[File:Liechtenstein-icon.png]] [[Liechtenstein]], [[File:Luxembourg-icon.png]] [[Luxembourg]], and [[File:Belgium-icon.png]] [[Belgium]].
German is primarily spoken in [[File:Germany-icon.png]] [[Germany]], [[File:Austria-icon.png]] [[Austria]], and parts of [[File:Switzerland-icon.png]] [[Switzerland]], [[File:Liechtenstein-icon.png]] [[Liechtenstein]], [[File:Luxembourg-icon.png]] [[Luxembourg]], and [[File:Belgium-icon.png]] [[Belgium]].


[[File:Germany-icon.png]] [[Germany]] is the largest German-speaking country, where Standard German (Hochdeutsch) is the official language. Nearly 100 million people in Germany speak German as their native language, making it the most populous German-speaking nation. It makes sense, cause yknow, “Germany” and “German”…
[[File:Germany-icon.png]] [[Germany]] is the largest German-speaking country, where Standard German (Hochdeutsch) is the official language. Nearly 100 million people in Germany speak German as their native language, making it the most populous German-speaking nation. It makes sense, cause yknow, “Germany” and “German”…


== Grammar & Spelling ==
== Grammatik und Rechtschreibung (Grammar & Spelling) ==
German is known for its complex grammar, including a strong system of inflection, four noun cases (nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative), and three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, and neuter). German vocabulary includes many compound words and a rich array of dialects varying by region. Its alphabet uses the Latin script with the addition of the character "ß" (Eszett or sharp S) and umlauted vowels (ä, ö, ü).  
German is known for its complex grammar, including a strong system of inflection, four noun cases (nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative), and three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, and neuter). German vocabulary includes many compound words and a rich array of dialects varying by region. Its alphabet uses the Latin script with the addition of the character "ß" (Eszett or sharp S) and umlauted vowels (ä, ö, ü).  


== Cultural Impact ==
== Kulturelle Auswirkungen (Cultural Impact) ==
German is the most widely spoken native language in the [[File:EU-icon.png]] [[European Union]] and has significant cultural and historical importance, influencing many fields such as philosophy, literature, science, and music.
German is the most widely spoken native language in the [[File:EU-icon.png]] [[European Union]] and has significant cultural and historical importance, influencing many fields such as philosophy, literature, science, and music.


=== In Pop Culture ===
=== In der Popkultur (In Pop Culture) ===
German sounds very aggressive to most people, due to the language's spellings, accents, and [[File:Hitler-icon.png]] [[Hitlerism|Hitler]]'s influence from his speeches. This has been popularized through pop culture, where German is often portrayed in stereotypically harsh or militaristic contexts, especially in memes, films, television, and video games. Plus, movie industries’ portrayal of German characters, especially in WWII-related content, has reinforced the association of the language with [[File:Auth-icon.png]] [[Authoritarianism|authoritarianism]] or aggression.
German sounds very aggressive to most people, due to the language's spellings, accents, and [[File:Hitler-icon.png]] [[Hitlerism|Hitler]]'s influence from his speeches. This has been popularized through pop culture, where German is often portrayed in stereotypically harsh or militaristic contexts, especially in memes, films, television, and video games. Plus, movie industries’ portrayal of German characters, especially in WWII-related content, has reinforced the association of the language with [[File:Auth-icon.png]] [[Authoritarianism|authoritarianism]] or aggression.


== Words in German ==
== Wörter auf Deutsch (Words in German) ==
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== How to draw ==
== Wie Zeichnet Man (How to draw) ==
{{Flag|GermanLanFlag.png|Combined Flag of Germany, Austria and Switzerland}}
{{Flag|GermanLanFlag.png|Combined Flag of Germany, Austria and Switzerland}}
# Draw a ball.
# Draw a ball.
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== See Also ==
== Galerie (Gallery) ==
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German.png|Original infobox image
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== Siehe Auch (See Also) ==
*[[File:Germany-icon2.png]] [[Germany]]
*[[File:Germany-icon2.png]] [[Germany]]


Revision as of 03:41, 6 November 2024

“ We are German. And as such, we are always self-conscious about getting angry in public.
— fern, Why German Sounds So Agressive

The German language is a West Germanic language in the Indo-European language family, mainly spoken in Western and Central Europe. This language is the most spoken native language within the European Union.

The main countries that speak this language would be Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and they all have German as an official language. Other countries could include Belgium and Luxembourg, because they also have German as an official language, but have their own languages as well.

German has very long words, because they are basically a whole sentence mashed together.

Geschichte (History)

The first recordings of Germanic languages comes from the 1st century BC, from the Roman Empire's interaction with the Germanic peoples.

Gesprochene Orte (Locations Spoken In)

German is primarily spoken in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Belgium.

Germany is the largest German-speaking country, where Standard German (Hochdeutsch) is the official language. Nearly 100 million people in Germany speak German as their native language, making it the most populous German-speaking nation. It makes sense, cause yknow, “Germany” and “German”…

Grammatik und Rechtschreibung (Grammar & Spelling)

German is known for its complex grammar, including a strong system of inflection, four noun cases (nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative), and three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, and neuter). German vocabulary includes many compound words and a rich array of dialects varying by region. Its alphabet uses the Latin script with the addition of the character "ß" (Eszett or sharp S) and umlauted vowels (ä, ö, ü).

Kulturelle Auswirkungen (Cultural Impact)

German is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union and has significant cultural and historical importance, influencing many fields such as philosophy, literature, science, and music.

In der Popkultur (In Pop Culture)

German sounds very aggressive to most people, due to the language's spellings, accents, and Hitler's influence from his speeches. This has been popularized through pop culture, where German is often portrayed in stereotypically harsh or militaristic contexts, especially in memes, films, television, and video games. Plus, movie industries’ portrayal of German characters, especially in WWII-related content, has reinforced the association of the language with authoritarianism or aggression.

Wörter auf Deutsch (Words in German)

Wörter auf Deutsch
German English
Gut Good
Hallo Hello
Haus House
Käse Cheese
Krankenhaus Hospital
Morgen Morning
Tür Door
Unter Under
Waffe Weapon

Wie Zeichnet Man (How to draw)

Combined Flag of Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  1. Draw a ball.
  2. Divide the ball into three horizontal stripes.
  3. Divide each horizontal stripe into two separate stripes (divide vertically)
  4. From top to bottom, fill the three stripes on the left with black, red, yellow
  5. From top to bottom, fill the three stripes on the right with a lighter red, white, light red
  6. In red, draw a circle in between the two sides
  7. Border the circle with white
  8. Draw a white cross in the middle
  9. Add the eyes and you’re Done!
Color Name HEX
German Black #000000
German Red #FF0000
German Yellow #FFCC00
Austrian Red #EF3340
Swiss Red #FF0000
White #FFFFFF

Galerie (Gallery)

  • Original infobox image

    Original infobox image

Siehe Auch (See Also)

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