Sprachpflege

language cultivation, language care

noun SHPRAKH-pfle-ge Rare

Usage Note

Sprachpflege refers to conscious efforts to maintain or improve the standard and quality of language use. The Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache is a well-known German institution devoted to Sprachpflege.

Examples

"Der Verein widmet sich der Sprachpflege und bekämpft unnötige Anglizismen."

Natural Translation

The association dedicates itself to language cultivation and campaigns against unnecessary Anglicisms.

Literal Translation

The association dedicates itself to language care and fights unnecessary Anglicisms.

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