noun
language
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Sprache (die) means 'language' or 'tongue' and can also mean 'speech' or 'style'. Feminine noun; plural Sprachen. Used for natural languages (die deutsche Sprache) or modes of communication. Common collocations: in einer Sprache sprechen, eine Sprache lernen. Regular declension; no special preposition required.
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Welche Sprache sprichst du?
Which language do you speak?
Der Lehrer sagte, dass viele Teilnehmer die Sprache lernen wollten, obwohl der Kurs anspruchsvoll war.
The teacher said that many participants wanted to learn the language, although the course was demanding.
Welche Sprache sprichst du?
Which language do you speak?
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Imagine people talking in different bubbles labeled with flags to represent languages
sprache ~ 'speak' in English (similar idea)
die = imagine a female teacher leading a language class
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Sprache is feminine and used both for specific languages and for the concept of language in general.