As of 2024, there are over 39.7 million native speakers , making it the sixth most spoken language in the European Union.
"Jezik" (the Serbian equivalent) is the title of a musical composition by Svetlana Maraš , consisting of 11 pieces centered on human speech.
To bite one's tongue (refrain from saying something).
A system of communication used by a particular nation or group (e.g., język polski for the Polish language).
To be tongue-tied or speechless. 4. Cultural and Artistic Usage
To have something on the tip of one's tongue.