die Sprachentwicklung
Translation
language development, linguistic development
Examples
Die Sprachentwicklung bei Kindern ist faszinierend.
Language development in children is fascinating.
Wir untersuchen die frühe Sprachentwicklung.
We are researching early language development.
Grammar Patterns
the language development ((of sb/in sb)) the language development of sb/in sb The language development in children is an important topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: linguistic development; Antonyms: language regression
Etymology
A compound of 'Sprachen' (languages) and 'Entwicklung' (development). 'Entwicklung' is formed from 'ent-' (un-) and 'wickeln' (to wrap), literally 'unwrapping'.
Memory Tips
Imagine language skills 'developing' or 'unfolding' step by step, just as the word's parts suggest.