English–German

“native language” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʊtɐˌʃpʁaːxə/

Example

Meine Muttersprache ist Deutsch.

My native language is German.

Illustration for Muttersprache (native language)

How to say “native language” in German

“Native language” in German is Muttersprache.

A person's linguistic home base, firmly established through early everyday speech.

Full entry for Muttersprache: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Muttersprache

Viele Menschen denken intuitiv in ihrer Muttersprache.

Many people intuitively think in their native language.

Tips for using Muttersprache

  • Muttersprache can refer to more than one language for a bilingual person, with the plural form Muttersprachen.

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