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Spell checking does not show and recognize language despite installed language pack

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Hello, I have a problem with the languages/dictionaries in Firefox (Linux) and would appreciate some help.

Currently the German language is not recognized in the spell checker or is apparently not available.

When I click on the context menu in a language field (right mouse button), only "Englisch (Vereinigte...." is displayed under "Sprachen" (which is "Languages" in the english menu).

However, the German language pack is apparently installed, because when I click on the link to add it in the context menu, the language extension for German already says "remove".

I would also be happy to provide pictures.

Incidentally, the interface in Firefox is already correctly in German.

Deleting cookies, restarting Firefox and restarting the system have unfortunately not helped.

Can anyone help me, I'm getting desperate?

Thank you very much!

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Hello, I have a problem with the languages/dictionaries in Firefox (Linux) and would appreciate some help. Currently the German language is not recognized in the spell checker or is apparently not available. When I click on the context menu in a language field (right mouse button), only "Englisch (Vereinigte...." is displayed under "Sprachen" (which is "Languages" in the english menu). However, the German language pack is apparently installed, because when I click on the link to add it in the context menu, the language extension for German already says "remove". I would also be happy to provide pictures. Incidentally, the interface in Firefox is already correctly in German. Deleting cookies, restarting Firefox and restarting the system have unfortunately not helped. Can anyone help me, I'm getting desperate? Thank you very much! Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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