👉 In the context of linguistics, a "taalbond" is an interlingual (inter-linguistic) relationship between two or more languages. It refers to the linguistic phenomenon where speakers of one language can understand and communicate with speakers of another, usually through the medium of sign language, which is written using only gestures and signs. For example, in a conversation involving Dutch and English speakers, the Dutch speaker could use a Dutch sign (like a "yes" or "no")