Die Sprache
Example: Die Sprache der alten Römer ist Latein.
Definition
"Die Sprache" refers to the system of communication used by people, consisting of spoken or written words and the way they are combined. In historical contexts, it represents the specific language spoken by a group or civilization, such as Latin for the ancient Romans.
Etymology
The word "die Sprache" comes from the Old High German word 'sprāhha,' which means speech or language. It is related to the verb 'sprechen,' meaning to speak. Did you know that the root reflects the act of speaking, highlighting the importance of oral communication in early Germanic cultures?
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"Die Sprache" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 208 commonly used words.
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