native language

ˈneɪtɪv ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
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Translation of native language from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

primary language

first language learned by a person
moedertaal feerste taal
  • Her native language is Spanish, but she also speaks English fluently.Haar moedertaal is Spaans, maar ze spreekt ook vloeiend Engels.
2.

regional language

language indigenous to a region
  • Quechua is considered a native language in many parts of Peru.Quechua wordt in veel delen van Peru als een inheemse taal beschouwd.
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Synonyms and analogies of native language in English

Examples of native language in a sentence

  • He writes poetry in his native language.
  • Children often learn their native language effortlessly.
  • The native language of the region is slowly disappearing.

Translations of "native language" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
moedertaalnf.

She reverted to speaking only in her native language during the discussion.

Tijdens het gesprek schakelde ze weer terug naar alleen haar moedertaal.

eigen taalnf.

I have the right to testify in my native language.

Ik heb 't recht om in m'n eigen taal te getuigen.

inheemse taalnf.

Her native language is spoken by few people outside the region.

Haar inheemse taal wordt door weinig mensen buiten de streek gesproken.

eerste taalnf.

In addition to their native language, our teachers all speak English or French.

Al onze taaltrainers spreken naast hun eerste taal ook Frans of Engels.

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Other translations for native language:

  • moerstaalnf.

native language: Examples and translations in context

During immersion, students avoid using their native language completely.

Tijdens de immersie vermijden leerlingen het gebruik van hun moedertaal volledig.

Maintaining a strong connection to your native language fosters cultural identity.

Een sterke band met je moedertaal helpt je culturele identiteit te behouden.

She taught me a few phrases in her native language during our trip.

Tijdens onze reis heeft ze me een paar zinnetjes in haar moedertaal geleerd.

Teachers encourage students to express ideas clearly in their native language.

Leraren moedigen leerlingen aan om hun ideeën helder te verwoorden in hun moedertaal.

This game includes localized dialogues to reflect the players' native language.

Dit spel bevat dialogen die zijn aangepast aan de moedertaal van de spelers.

Understanding a person's native language can enhance communication greatly.

Het begrijpen van iemands moedertaal kan de onderlinge communicatie enorm verbeteren.

They celebrate cultural festivals that honor their native language traditions.

Ze vieren culturele festivals waarmee ze de tradities rond hun moedertaal in ere houden.

In school, we sometimes compare grammar rules with our native language.

Op school vergelijken we de grammaticaregels soms met die van onze moedertaal.

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