German Translator
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About German
German is a West Germanic language that has been documented since the 8th century in the form of Old High German. It underwent significant standardization through Martin Luther's Bible translation in the 16th century, which helped unify numerous regional dialects. Approximately 132 million people speak German today.
German uses the Latin alphabet with the addition of the umlaut vowels and the eszett character. It is the official language of Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein, and a co-official language in Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. German is famous for its ability to create extremely long compound words, with Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitan being a classic example meaning captain of the Danube Steamship Company.