mother tongue (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðər ˌtʌŋ/
Definition
The language that a person has learned as a child, or the native language of the place you were born.
Examples
Her mother tongue is Spanish, but she also speaks fluent English.
Many immigrants strive to maintain their mother tongue while integrating into a new culture.
The children were encouraged to use their mother tongue at home to preserve their heritage.
How to Use mother tongue
- mother tongue (collocation)
- The language learned from birth. — "His mother tongue is Mandarin Chinese."
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