Why is German language known as

pluricentric/polycentric language?
German is the official language of Germany and Austria, as well as one of
Switzerland's official languages. A pluricentric or polycentric language is one that
has numerous defined standard forms that interact. As it is spoken in so different
countries, each country has a different variation. German Standard German, Austrian
Standard German, and Swiss Standard German are three defined regional variations
of the language.

The earliest known communication of Germanic languages speakers with the

Romans occurred in the first century BCE. There was just one "Germanic" language
at the time, and for several centuries afterward, with only slight dialect changes. The
Germanic language was made up of several dialects rather than being a single
language. There are obvious distinctions between Old Norse and Old Saxon, for
example. As the German language became more widely used throughout time, it was
separated into distinct portions and new additions were made, allowing for diverse
variations that eventually resulted in three primary varieties. And, like other
languages, German is evolving all the time.

The national perspective of German language seen from my country is rather brief
and not that diverse. It is seen as the mother tongue of Germany and doesn’t have
very vast information on its history and other important notes. As for global
perspective, German is the native language of about 90 million people, making it one
of the most widely spoken languages on the planet. German is a widely learned
foreign language.

Lastly, the German language is regarded as one of the most widely spoken languages
in the world, and it is quite distinct in terms of writing, literature, and language. It
comes in a variety of forms, each with its own background. During my study, I learnt
various different facts and information about this language, and I was unaware of its
rich culture and history, but I'm pleased to have learned a little about the language's
past.

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