Interesting facts about the Gothic language

4. Influence on Modern Languages

Many modern languages, particularly the Germanic ones, trace their roots back to Gothic. While the direct influence is less pronounced in contemporary English, some words can be traced back to their Gothic origins. For example, the Gothic word "wulfs" translates to "wolf," which is cognate with the Old English "wulf" and the modern word "wolf." Other Germanic languages, such as German and Dutch, exhibit similar etymological connections.