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язык

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Meaning of язык

communication system

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Russian[jɪˈzɨk]
Russianлэнгвидж
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язык with English translation

язык usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Before the trip, she learned simple phrases in the local language.

Перед поездкой она выучила простые фразы на местном языке.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Language classes teach both grammar and cultural phrases.

Языковые курсы обучают и грамматике, и культурным фразам.

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язык belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

языкlanguage
душshower
лифтelevator
полотенцеtowel
телевизорTV
видview
завтракbreakfast

язык synonyms

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What's the difference between язык / речь / лексика / грамматика / терминология / идиомы

🇷🇺Russian
язык

the general term for a communication system; the name of a particular language

A1Very Often

The Russian language is one of the Slavic languages.

Русский язык — один из славянских языков.

🇷🇺Russian

the act of speaking or a manner/style of expression

A1Very Often

He has fast and coherent speech.

У него быстрая и связная речь.

Л
🇷🇺Russian
лексика

the vocabulary of a language — words and expressions

A1Often

His vocabulary is rich in borrowings.

Его лексика богата заимствованиями.

Г
🇷🇺Russian
грамматика

the system of rules and forms in a language

A1Often

Russian grammar is difficult to learn.

Грамматика русского языка сложная для изучения.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
терминология

the set of technical terms in a particular field of knowledge

A1Often

Medical terminology requires precise use of words.

Медицинская терминология требует точного употребления слов.

И
🇷🇺Russian
идиомы

fixed expressions and phrases with figurative meanings

A1Often

He often uses idioms in conversation.

Он часто использует идиомы в разговоре.

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How to pronounce язык and what this word means

язык translation: language. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce язык

[jɪˈzɨk]

язык translation

language

язык examples

Before the trip, she learned simple phrases in the local language.

язык transcription

[jɪˈzɨk], лэнгвидж

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язык meaning: what does it mean?

система знаков и правил для общения людей

язык pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

язык is pronounced as [jɪˈzɨk]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

язык definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Before the trip, she learned simple phrases in the local language. Translation: Перед поездкой она выучила простые фразы на местном языке.

Is язык part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, язык (language) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is язык part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, язык (language) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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