target language

noun
UK: /ˌtɑːɡɪt ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US: /ˌtɑːrɡɪt ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

  1. The language into which something is translated.

    1. I am translating this document into the target language.
    2. Our goal is fluency in the target language, not just grammatical correctness.

  2. The language a person is trying to learn.

    1. She is studying the target language at university.
    2. Immersion is a great way to improve your skills in the target language quickly.

Synonyms

second language
target language adjective

  1. Relating to the language that is being learned or translated into.

    1. The target language proficiency of the students is improving.
    2. The target language culture is different from my own, making learning difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "target language" in English means: The language into which something is translated., The language a person is trying to learn..

The phonetic transcription of "target language" is /ˌtɑːɡɪt ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˌtɑːrɡɪt ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "target language": second language.

Example usage of "target language": "I am translating this document into the target language.". More examples on the page.