tungumála
Tungumála is the Icelandic word for languages. It is closely related to the singular tungumál, which means language. The term is used broadly to refer to human languages as a system of communication shared within communities, as well as to refer to the study and classification of those languages in academic contexts.
Etymology and meaning: tungumál combines the elements for tongue or speech and language, reflecting the traditional
Usage and scope: In Icelandic, tungumál is used for any spoken or signed language, including national languages,
Relation to other terms: Tungumál is differentiated from related concepts such as máltökur (speech acts) and
See also: tungumálafræði, málfræði, íslenska tungumálið, íslensk tunga. References are typically drawn from linguistic and language-policy