German word

sprachlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpʁaːxlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivelinguistic

Example

Die sprachliche Entwicklung ist wichtig.

Language development is important.

Illustration for sprachlich (linguistic)

More examples

Ein großes sprachliches Repertoire erleichtert es, über unterschiedlichste Themen zu sprechen.

A large linguistic repertoire makes it easier to talk about a wide range of topics.

Core concept

A label attached to the language features of a message, including its vocabulary, grammar, and sound.

Common phrases

  • sprachliches Repertoire

    linguistic repertoire

  • sprachliche Pragmatik

    linguistic pragmatics

  • sprachliche Anpassung

    linguistic adaptation

Similar words

mündlich: Involving communication through speech or the spoken word.
grammatisch: Involving how sentences are formed and whether grammar is correct.
lexikalisch: Involving words, their meanings, and how they are used.
schriftlich: Involving written language or communication through writing.

Definition in German

In Bezug auf Sprache; die sprachlichen Eigenschaften oder Aspekte betreffend.

Word origin

Sprachlich combines the noun Sprache ('language') with the adjective-forming suffix -lich, meaning 'connected with'.

Usage tips

  • Sprachlich often contrasts with inhaltlich, which refers to a statement's content rather than its linguistic form.

Other meanings

  • language-relatedadjective

Opposites

  • außersprachlichextralinguisticadjective

Related words

  • Sprachrepertoirelinguistic repertoirenoun
  • Sprachpraxislanguage practicenoun

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