thuistaal
Thuistaal is the language spoken at home, especially the language a person is exposed to in the family environment during early childhood. In Dutch-language usage it commonly refers to the home language or mother tongue, though it may not coincide with the language of schooling, work, or public life. Thuistaal can be one language or a combination of languages used within the home.
In multilingual households, thuistaal is often dynamic and context-dependent. Families may switch between languages or use
Thuistaal matters for language development and literacy. Children acquire vocabulary and grammar in their thuistaal, which
In research and practice, thuistaal is typically assessed through parental reports, language histories, or diaries. It