heritage language

US /ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ ˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
UK /ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ ˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
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bahasa warisan, bahasa asal

a language, other than the dominant language of a country, that is learned by individuals at home, usually from their parents or grandparents, and is associated with their cultural or ethnic identity

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Many second-generation immigrants learn their parents' heritage language to stay connected to their roots.
Ramai imigran generasi kedua mempelajari bahasa warisan ibu bapa mereka untuk kekal berhubung dengan asal usul mereka.
Schools are increasingly offering programs to support the maintenance of heritage languages.
Sekolah semakin banyak menawarkan program untuk menyokong pemeliharaan bahasa warisan.