motherese

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  • +–  Definition

    Language Text
    EnglishA way of speech used by parents, particularly mothers, when talking to toddlers and infants. It uses a higher-pitched, warm voice, slow speed, and simplified vocabulary and grammar.
    GermanEine Art zu sprechen, die von Eltern, insbesondere Müttern, gegenüber Säuglingen und Kleinkindern verwendet wird. Dabei wird eine warme, höhere Stimmlage, verlangsamte Sprechgeschwindigkeit und vereinfachtes Vokabular und Grammatik verwendet.

  • +–  Synonyms and translations

    ExpressionIdentical meaning?
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    Englishmotherese
    Englishparentese
    Englishchild-directed speech
    EnglishCDS
    Frenchlangage enfantin
    GermanBabysprache
    Japanese幼児語
    Englishbaby talk
    Castilianlenguaje infantil
    Czechžvatlání

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