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taal.

language (form of communication consisting of vocabulary and grammar)

4 characters1 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/taːl/
  1. language (form of communication consisting of vocabulary and grammar)

    countable · feminine
    Hij spreekt verschillende talen vloeiend.
  2. language (capability to communicate with words)

    feminine · uncountable
    Kinderen ontwikkelen hun taal op jonge leeftijd.
  3. language (means or manner of expression)

    feminine · uncountable
    Lichaamstaal is een belangrijke vorm van taal bij communicatie.
    Kunst kan een universele taal zijn die emoties uitdrukt.
  4. language (specific lect or jargon)

    countable · feminine · uncountable
    Het Fries is een van de officiële talen van Nederland.
  5. language (particular words of a text or speech act)

    feminine · uncountable
    Ik begreep niet alle taal in de presentatie van de spreker.
    Het gebruik van figuurlijke taal kan poëzie interessant maken.
Where this word comes from

From earlier tale, from Middle Dutch tāle, from Old Dutch tala, from Proto-West Germanic *talu, from Proto-Germanic *talō. Compare Danish tale.

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