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Spracherwerb

language acquisition

noun SHPRAKH-er-verp Rare
Communication Language

Usage Note

Spracherwerb refers to the process by which humans learn a language, especially the unconscious first-language acquisition in childhood. Erstspracherwerb versus Zweitspracherwerb is a key distinction in linguistics.

Examples

"Forscher untersuchen, wie Kinder durch den Spracherwerb komplexe Grammatikregeln erlernen."

Natural Translation

Researchers investigate how children learn complex grammar rules through language acquisition.

Literal Translation

Researchers investigate how children through language acquisition complex grammar rules learn.

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