What does vernacular mean?

The everyday language spoken by people in a particular place. Using local everyday language or traditional local building styles.

How is vernacular pronounced?

UK /vəˈnækjələ/, US /vərˈnækjələr/.

/vəˈnækjələ/ · /vərˈnækjələr/

CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7083 in the learning path

本地话；日常用语

n. The everyday language spoken by people in a particular place.

本地话；日常用语

adj. Using local everyday language or traditional local building styles.

本地语言的；本土风格的

Our guide chatted with market traders in the local vernacular.

导游用当地话与市场里的商贩闲聊。

Teaching in the vernacular can help young children understand lessons while maintaining connections with their cultural heritage.

用本地语言教学能帮助幼童理解课程，同时保持与自身文化传统的联系。

强调当地日常语言，不等同于“本国的”。

What does vernacular mean?: The everyday language spoken by people in a particular place. Using local everyday language or traditional local building styles.
How is vernacular pronounced?: UK /vəˈnækjələ/, US /vərˈnækjələr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.