La llengua
Example: La llengua catalana és molt bonica i rica en cultura.
Definition
"La llengua" refers to the language or tongue used by a particular community or country. It encompasses the system of communication, including spoken and written forms, that people use to express thoughts and ideas. For example, "la llengua catalana" means the Catalan language.
Etymology
The phrase "la llengua" comes from the Latin word "lingua," meaning tongue or language. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to refer specifically to language as a means of communication. Did you know? The word "lingua" is also the root for the English word "linguistics," showing its lasting influence.
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"La llengua" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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