Japanese phrase
この___は何語ですか？ ko no ___ wa nani go de su ka
Meaning
What language is this ___ in?
When to use it
Asks which language a word or piece of text uses. This is a polite question for checking unfamiliar language in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
この単語は何語ですか？ ko no tan go wa nani go de su ka
What language is this word in?
英語です。 ei go de su
It is English.