swahili [noun]

Lugha ya mama

Maana (Definition)

The first language acquired by a person from birth within their family or community.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mother tongue / native vernacular language

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mother tongue

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Sociolinguistic Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watoto wanafundishwa kusoma kwa lugha ya mama katika madarasa ya awali."

Translation: Children are taught to read in their mother tongue in early primary classes.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

lugha ya kwanza