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in my language vs on my language

The correct phrase is "in my language." It is used to indicate the language one speaks or is referring to. "On my language" is not a standard English expression.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 5548 views

in my language

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the language one speaks or is referring to.

Use "in my language" to specify the language you are talking about or the language you speak.

Examples:

  • In my language, we have a saying that means...
  • I can express myself better in my language.
  • It's easier for me to communicate in my language.
  • I feel more comfortable speaking in my language.
  • In my language, this word has a different meaning.
  • Mr Dankert, I listened carefully to the rapporteur, especially as he spoke in my language so there was no possible interpreting error.
  • Well, because I believe that what Europe needs are three things that in my language begin with "i": ideas (ideas), ilusión (aspiration) and impulso (motivation).
  • Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, in my language, the word' covers the meaning of the two English words 'safety' and 'security'.
  • In my language, which is Dutch, there are two expressions which illustrate how smoking was viewed then.
  • In my language, and in Poland, the Treaty is not accessible.
  • In my language, the", "is called comma, the";" is called semicolon, ":" is called colon, "..." are called ellipsis, and this sentence ends with a period.
  • By speaking in my language, I would have liked to have stressed the reality of this European Union which we are building amongst all of us on the basis of respect for our own cultural diversity.
  • I've been told Kerry, but I lost proof of it in my language at the asylum.
  • Well, he just asked me to step down, and you didn't say no, which in my language means you're firing me.
  • But because it's not my nature, or because I don't always read between the lines or understand that language, or because I want people to speak to me in my language sometimes, that does not make me the bad guy.
  • Mr President, there is an expression in my language 'to take French leave,' which is what the President-in-Office has done, leaving without saying goodbye.
  • As they sometimes say in my language, we look forward to seeing you in court!

Alternatives:

  • In the language I speak
  • In my native language
  • In my mother tongue
  • In the language I am fluent in
  • In my first language

on my language

This phrase is not a standard English expression. The correct preposition to use with "language" in this context is "in."

  • Two and a half weeks after the hemorrhage, the surgeons went in and they removed a blood clot the size of a golf ball that was pushing on my language centers.
  • While I was intent on improving my language skill, I came upon an English grammar book.
  • Honestly, after I met you, I spent a lot of work on my sign language.
  • I would ask the honourable Member not to trespass on my concerns about minority languages.
  • I can't put my finger on the language, but I believe it means "ultimate sadness."
  • My language, Catalan, is one of these languages.
  • He told me my language was imprecise.
  • Because no man can speak my language.
  • Pardon my language, Miss Maxine.
  • I'm feeling a lot better about my language skills right now.
  • Spanish 102 fills my language requirement.
  • It's prett - excuse my language, darling.
  • Spanish 102 fills my language requirement.
  • Do you hear he's worried about my language.
  • I control my language... correctly.
  • Now you're talking my language.
  • Apologizing for my language, I ask you consider my meaning.
  • Now you're talking my language.
  • My computer can translate your pulses... into my language.
  • Countess, you're beginnin' to talk my language.

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