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Which are the Mostly spoken languages in world?

Here are the most spoken languages in the world, based on the number of native speakers:

Top 10:

1. Mandarin Chinese: Over 1 billion speakers

2. Hindi: Over 600 million speakers

3. English: Over 370 million speakers

4. Spanish: Over 500 million speakers

5. Arabic: Over 420 million speakers

6. Bengali: Over 265 million speakers

7. Portuguese: Over 250 million speakers

8. Russian: Over 250 million speakers

9. Japanese: Over 125 million speakers

10. German: Over 130 million speakers

Important Considerations:

* Native vs. Total Speakers: This list focuses on native speakers, meaning those who learned the language as their first language. The numbers would be even higher if we included second-language speakers.

* Dialects and Variations: Many languages have numerous dialects, some so distinct they are considered separate languages by some.

* Ongoing Changes: Language use is constantly evolving, and the rankings may shift over time.

Other Notable Languages:

* French: Over 300 million speakers

* Marathi: Over 83 million speakers

* Telugu: Over 80 million speakers

* Vietnamese: Over 80 million speakers

This list gives a general overview of the world's most widely spoken languages, but it's important to remember the complexity and diversity of language use across the globe.

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