Is German widely spoken in Poland?
Is German widely spoken in Poland? German's the fourth most spoken language in the world and it's very commonly spoken or understood among Poles (close to 20% of the population), given Germany's close proximity to Poland and their history. There are also many popular Polish words borrowed from German.
What language is closest to Poland?
Among the major languages, it is most closely related to Slovak and Czech but differs in terms of pronunciation and general grammar.
How similar are Polish and German?
The truth is that the German and Polish languages have almost nothing in common. They belong to different language subfamilies. What's more, they have developed independently from each other. This is why it would be quite complicated to compare them.