Germany's official and primary language is German, spoken by over 95% of the population either as Standard German or various dialects

. German is a West Germanic language and the most spoken native language within the European Union

. Besides German, Germany is multilingual due to its immigrant population and regional minorities. Notable minority languages include Low German, Upper and Lower Sorbian, Frisian, Romani, and Danish, which have official or regional status in certain areas

. Many Germans also speak foreign languages, with English being the most common second language (spoken by about 56% of the population), followed by French and Russian

. Immigrant languages such as Turkish, Arabic, Kurdish, Polish, and Russian are also widely spoken in Germany due to significant immigrant communities

. In summary:

• Official language: German (Standard German and dialects)
• Widely spoken foreign languages: English, French, Russian
• Minority languages: Low German, Sorbian, Frisian, Romani, Danish
• Common immigrant languages: Turkish, Arabic, Kurdish, Polish, Russian