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Have you ever heard of Luxembourgish? It's a language with similarities to Dutch, French or German. It is mainly used in Luxembourg, as well as in some border regions. For a long time, it was only a spoken language, to the extent that it was banned from being spoken in Parliament.
Jan 9, 2024
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