orthogermanic
Orthogermanic is a term used in historical linguistics to describe the group of Germanic languages that have retained the Proto-Germanic case system, which includes the accusative and dative cases. This group is contrasted with the West Germanic languages, which have largely lost the case system. The orthogermanic languages are further divided into two branches: East Germanic and North Germanic.
East Germanic languages include Gothic, which is the earliest Germanic language with a substantial body of
The orthogermanic languages are characterized by their retention of grammatical gender and the use of strong
The orthogermanic languages have had a significant influence on other Germanic languages, particularly in the development
The study of orthogermanic languages is an important area of research in historical linguistics, as it provides