Pääkieltä
Pääkieltä refers to the primary or dominant language used in a specific context, such as a country, region, or community. The term originates from Finnish, where *pääkieli* literally translates to "main language." In multilingual societies, the concept of a pääkieli is often used to describe the language that holds the most significant cultural, political, or administrative importance.
In Finland, for example, Finnish and Swedish are both official languages, but Finnish is considered the pääkieli
The designation of a pääkieli can influence language policies, education systems, and cultural identity. It may
While the term is particularly relevant in Finland, the broader idea of a primary language applies globally