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Luxembourgish

Luxembourgish is the national language of Luxembourg and one of three administrative languages, alongside French and German. It is a West Germanic language, closely related to German but with a significant number of French and Dutch loanwords. Luxembourgish is spoken by around 400,000 people in Luxembourg, Belgium, France and Germany. It is also one of the official languages of the European Union. Luxembourgish has a rich literary tradition, dating back to the 16th century. Notable Luxembourgish writers include Nicolas Born, Michel Rodange and Jean Portante. The Luxembourgish language is an important part of the country's identity and culture. It is taught in schools and used in the media and government. Luxembourgish is a fascinating language with a unique history. If you're interested in learning more about this language, be sure to check out our article on Luxembourgish for beginners.

Language group

West Germanic languages

Language locales, regions and scripts

Luxembourgish
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Luxembourgish, Luxembourg, Latin
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Luxembourgish, Luxembourg
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Luxembourgish, Latin
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