Britannica Explores: German Language

The video explores the German language, highlighting its ties to English as both are West Germanic languages. It discusses how many English words, such as 'angst', 'kindergarten', and 'delicatessen', have German origins. The video also explains the German influence on the word 'dollar', originally a large silver coin. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of languages and encourages learners by showing how much German they might already know.

What is the official language of Germany and Austria?

Name two other countries where German is an official language.

What family of languages do German and English belong to?

List three English words that have been borrowed from German.

What does the word 'angst' mean and where does it come from?