What languages are closest to English?

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Frisian is the most similar language to English. It is the Netherlands second official language.
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The Dutch is the closest to English. Dutch is spoken in Netherlands and is. Germanic language.
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The languages closest to English are the other Germanic languages, such as German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish. These languages share a common ancestor and have similarities in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. However, it's important to note that English has also borrowed many words...
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The languages closest to English are the other Germanic languages, such as German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish. These languages share a common ancestor and have similarities in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. However, it's important to note that English has also borrowed many words from Latin, French, and other languages, which sets it apart from its Germanic relatives. read less
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French , Dutch , German and Norwegian
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French , Dutch , German and Norwegian
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Dutch,Frisian
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Here are a few: Frisian Dutch Scots German Norwegian
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Here are a few: Frisian Dutch Scots German Norwegian
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Dutch , Frisian and German
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