native

adjective B1

Meaning

A native person is someone who was born in a particular place or speaks a language as their first language.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "native" with "natural," as they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

Are you a native speaker of this language ?
He is not a native speaker of this language .
She speaks her native language at home every day .
She speaks native English very well .

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