mother tongue
/ˌmʌðə ˈtʌŋ/noun
उच्चारण मद टंग
मातृभाषा
Core word
noun
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[C]
the language that you first learn to speak as a child
मातृभाषा
- Her mother tongue is Marathi, but she speaks fluent English.
- The new policy encourages teaching in the mother tongue in primary classes.
- Children learn best in their mother tongue.
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- Is Hindi your mother tongue or your second language?
- He misses speaking his mother tongue in a foreign country.
- Many scientists say that early education should be in the mother tongue.
Synonyms first language native language
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Synonyms
first language native language
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General knowledge
International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February every year.
GK के लिए याद रखें कि International Mother Language Day हर साल 21 फ़रवरी को मनाया जाता है।