language
gb/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ us/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A1
אנגלית
~ 500
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A1
entity
1
system of human communication
Words and rules used by people to talk or write to each other.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] speaks [a language]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'language' with 'dialect'; a dialect is a regional variety of a language, not a separate language.
מילים נרדפות
tongue (More formal or literary term for a language, often used in cultural contexts.)
הפכים
silence (The absence of spoken communication.)
צירופים
foreign language
|native language
|language skills
|language barrier
|sign language
נושאים
communication
|culture
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- English is the most widely studied language in the world.
- She speaks three languages fluently.
- Sign language is essential for many deaf people.
- The language of the contract is very technical.
- Learning a new language can open up opportunities.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I am learning the English language.
- Spanish is my first language.
- Many people speak the Chinese language.
- French is a beautiful language.
שם עצם
B1
entity
2
style of speaking or writing
The way someone speaks or writes, including the words they choose.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] uses [a type of] language
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes think 'language' here means a different national language, but it refers to style or choice of words.
מילים נרדפות
wording (Focuses more on the specific choice of words rather than overall style.)
הפכים
silence (No spoken or written expression at all.)
צירופים
formal language
|offensive language
|figurative language
|polite language
נושאים
communication
|literature
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The teacher encouraged the use of polite language in class.
- His speech was full of figurative language.
- Legal documents often contain formal language.
- The movie contains strong language and may not be suitable for children.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He uses polite language with his boss.
- The book has very simple language.
- The sign has rude language on it.
שם עצם
B2
entity
3
specialized communication system
A way of communicating using signs, symbols, or special words for a certain group or subject.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with national languages, but it refers to symbolic systems beyond spoken languages.
מילים נרדפות
code (Emphasizes symbolic representation, especially in computing or secret communication.)
צירופים
computer language
|body language
|programming language
נושאים
technology
|science
|communication
|education
דוגמאות
- Python is a popular programming language.
- Mathematics can be considered a universal language.
- Body language often reveals more than words.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- We learn the Java programming language at school.
- Body language can show you are happy.
- Math is like a world language.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
language
IPA
GB/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
US/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
הברות והטעמה
lan - guage (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (lan)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: language
- Plural: language, languages
משפחת מילים
Forms
languages
noun
Core family
linguistic
adjective B2
linguist
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
nonlinguistic
adjective
Advanced or less common
linguistically
adverb
bilingualism
noun
ביטויים
bad language
1/bˈæd lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
offensive words in speech/writing
Rude or impolite words in talking or writing.
דוגמאות
- The teacher warned him about using bad language.
- That movie has a lot of bad language.
foreign language
1/fˈɔɹən lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
non-native language
A language that is not from your country or culture.
דוגמאות
- Learning a foreign language can be challenging.
- French is a foreign language for me.
native language
1/nˈeɪtɪv lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
first learned language
The first language you learn as a child.
דוגמאות
- Her native language is Spanish.
- English is not his native language.
sign language
1/sˈaɪn lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
visual manual communication system
A way of talking using hand movements and expressions instead of sounds.
דוגמאות
- She is fluent in American Sign Language.
- Sign language helps many deaf people communicate.
language barrier
1/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ bˈɛɹiɚ/
fixed phrase
difficulty communicating due to different languages
A problem in talking because people speak different languages.
דוגמאות
- Travelers may face a language barrier when visiting new countries.
- The language barrier made it hard to order food in the small village.
- The project was delayed because of the language barrier between teams.
- Overcoming the language barrier was their first challenge at work.