der Spracherwerb
Translation
language acquisition
Examples
Der Spracherwerb ist ein komplexer Prozess.
Language acquisition is a complex process.
Die Forschung zum Spracherwerb ist sehr interessant.
The research on language acquisition is very interesting.
Grammar Patterns
the language acquisition ((of sb)) the language acquisition of sb The language acquisition of children is a field of research.
Similar Words
Synonyms: language learning; Antonyms: language loss
Etymology
A compound of 'Sprache' (language) and 'Erwerb' (acquisition), which comes from the verb 'erwerben' (to acquire).
Memory Tips
Think of 'erwerben' as 'to acquire' or 'to earn'. 'Spracherwerb' is the process of 'acquiring' a language.