The German language has a rich and complex history that dates back to the early Middle Ages. Originating from the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family, Old High German began to emerge around the 6th century. It evolved through Middle High German (1050-1350) and Early New High German (1350-1650), influenced by historical events such as the Holy Roman Empire’s establishment and the Protestant Reformation. The standardization of German was significantly advanced by Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible in the 16th century, which made the language more accessible to the general populace. Today, Modern High German (New High German) is the standard language, spoken by over 100 million people and recognized for its cultural, scientific, and economic contributions globally.
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