Definition of «native tongue»

The phrase "native tongue" refers to the language that someone learns and speaks from birth, typically the language spoken in their country or culture.

Phrases with «native tongue»

Sentences with «native tongue»

  • It's a dead language in that it hasn't been anybody's native tongue for over a thousand years. (bookbrowse.com)
  • Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. (penguinrandomhouse.com)
  • Embrace of the Serpent is a film whose dialogue is delivered primarily in native tongues but eight other languages factor in as well. (digitalshortbread.com)
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