немецком is the Russian word for "German," referring to the language spoken primarily in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It is a West Germanic language, closely related to English and Dutch. With over 90 million native speakers, it is one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe. The German language has a rich literary and cultural history, with notable figures such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. It uses the Latin alphabet and has unique characters like ä, ö, ü, and ß. Learning немецком can open doors to understanding German culture and history.