The East Germanic languages are a branch of the Germanic language family, which is part of the larger Indo-European language family. This group primarily includes languages spoken by the Goths, Vandals, and Burgundians during the early centuries of the Common Era. The most notable East Germanic language is Gothic, which has been partially preserved in historical texts. East Germanic languages are now considered extinct, with no native speakers remaining. They were once spoken in regions of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, but over time, they were replaced by other languages. The study of these languages provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the peoples who spoke them.