2007-04-11 22:03:38 · 8 answers · asked by Alekhandra j 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Both correct, depends on the context. native language refers more to the language of the original people of an area, whereas native tongue or mother tongue refers to the language that a person or people speak. You could ask whats your mother tongue or whats your native language.
2007-04-11 22:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Roscait 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are correct, although "native tongue" sounds better. We also say "mother tongue", but for some reason, never "mother language".
2007-04-12 05:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by GrahamH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on context. If you are taking a formal class,then you might generally say Native Language. Or if you are answering a questionnaire, then you might check box for your Native language. If you are writing, in a specific context you could use Native tongue. Or if you are speaking, you could say Native tongue or language......
2007-04-12 05:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by nativearchdoc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
native language or mother tongue ;)
2007-04-12 06:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by Erina♣Liszt's Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Native language" is the correct grammatical term. "Native tongue", while correct, is more colloquial (conversational, informal.)
So they're both right, with "tongue" being more relaxed and informal.
Hope this helps!
2007-04-12 05:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by p37ry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
both are correct only it is "mother tongue"
2007-04-12 10:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by another day of school 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mother tongue
2007-04-12 05:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by bad_boy_athens 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think they're both correct? =/
2007-04-12 05:11:16 · answer #8 · answered by crazy_chick1988 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋