Muttersprache
native language
the first language you learned as a child
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Muttersprache synonyms
What's the difference between Muttersprache / Erstsprache / Herkunftssprache / Familiensprache / Landessprache / Amtssprache
native language — the first language you learned as a child
The first language a person learned in childhood; nearly equivalent to "Muttersprache," but more neutral and technical in tone.
Deutsch ist meine Erstsprache.
Немецкий — мой первый язык.
The language of a person's family background or origin; not necessarily the first language learned, but the heritage language linked to family roots.
Zu Hause sprechen sie oft ihre Herkunftssprache.
Дома они часто говорят на языке своих корней.
The language used within a family at home; it may be the native language, but not necessarily the speaker's first learned language.
In ihrer Familie ist Türkisch die Familiensprache.
В их семье турецкий — это семейный язык.
The main language of a country; this is not the same as a native language, but the official or commonly used language in that country.
Deutsch ist die Landessprache in Deutschland.
Немецкий — государственный язык в Германии.
The official language used in administration, documents, and public institutions; it does not mean it is a person's native language.
Französisch ist in vielen Teilen der Schweiz eine Amtssprache.
Французский является официальным языком во многих частях Швейцарии.
A common language used for communication between people with different native languages; it is a shared means of understanding, not necessarily anyone's first language.
Englisch ist in vielen Ländern die Verkehrssprache.
Английский во многих странах является языком межнационального общения.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Muttersprache translation: native language. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Muttersprache
/ˈmʊtɐʃpʁaːxə/
Muttersprache translation
native language
Muttersprache transcription
/ˈmʊtɐʃpʁaːxə/
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Muttersprache meaning: what does it mean?
die erste Sprache, die man als Kind gelernt hat
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Muttersprache is pronounced as /ˈmʊtɐʃpʁaːxə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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