লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
heritage language
This term describes a linguistic identity tied to ancestry rather than the primary language of the environment. It carries a strong emotional and cultural connotation, often implying a sense of loss or a desire for reclamation, as the speaker may have varying levels of proficiency depending on their exposure to the language during childhood.
In academic and sociolinguistic contexts, it is used to distinguish these speakers from "foreign language learners," who typically study a language for utility or interest without a familial or ethnic connection. The term emphasizes the role of the language as a vessel for cultural transmission across generations.
Meanings
Examples
I want to reconnect with my heritage language to better understand my grandparents.
The university offers a specialized course for students studying their heritage language.
The university offers a specialized course for students studying their heritage language.
Maybe if I practice more, I can finally become fluent in my heritage language.
Many immigrants struggle to pass their heritage language down to the second generation.
She felt a deep sense of loss as her heritage language faded from her daily speech.
Do you still speak your heritage language at home with your parents?
The community center provides free classes to help children maintain their heritage language.
Learning a heritage language is often more about identity than just communication.