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Which languages are not derived from the German language?

This question is a bit tricky, as it's phrased in a way that might mislead you! It's important to remember that:

* German is a member of the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

* Many languages are related to German, but not directly "derived" from it.

Let me explain:

* Direct derivation: This is rarely the case with languages. Think of languages evolving like branches on a tree. German and English share a common ancestor, Proto-Germanic. They've diverged over time, but they are related. English is not "derived" from German, but they are both related to the same parent language.

* Influences: Languages can influence each other through contact. German has certainly influenced some languages, but this doesn't mean they are directly descended from it.

To answer your question more accurately:

* No languages are directly "derived" from German. They share a common ancestor.

* Languages NOT related to German: Languages from other branches of the Indo-European family (Romance, Slavic, etc.), as well as language families entirely unrelated to Indo-European (like Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, etc.).

Let me know if you'd like more information about language families or relationships!

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