language
gb/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ us/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A1
Inglese
~ 500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A1
entity
1
system of human communication
Words and rules used by people to talk or write to each other.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] speaks [a language]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'language' with 'dialect'; a dialect is a regional variety of a language, not a separate language.
Sinonimi
tongue (More formal or literary term for a language, often used in cultural contexts.)
Contrari
silence (The absence of spoken communication.)
Collocazioni
foreign language
|native language
|language skills
|language barrier
|sign language
Temi
communication
|culture
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am learning the English language.
- Spanish is my first language.
- Many people speak the Chinese language.
- French is a beautiful language.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
style of speaking or writing
The way someone speaks or writes, including the words they choose.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] uses [a type of] language
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think 'language' here means a different national language, but it refers to style or choice of words.
Sinonimi
wording (Focuses more on the specific choice of words rather than overall style.)
Contrari
silence (No spoken or written expression at all.)
Collocazioni
formal language
|offensive language
|figurative language
|polite language
Temi
communication
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- He uses polite language with his boss.
- The book has very simple language.
- The sign has rude language on it.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
3
specialized communication system
A way of communicating using signs, symbols, or special words for a certain group or subject.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with national languages, but it refers to symbolic systems beyond spoken languages.
Sinonimi
code (Emphasizes symbolic representation, especially in computing or secret communication.)
Collocazioni
computer language
|body language
|programming language
Temi
technology
|science
|communication
|education
Esempi
- Python is a popular programming language.
- Mathematics can be considered a universal language.
- Body language often reveals more than words.
Esempi per chi studia
- We learn the Java programming language at school.
- Body language can show you are happy.
- Math is like a world language.
Grammatica
Forma base
language
IPA
GB/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
US/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
Sillabe e accento
lan - guage (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (lan)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: language
- Plural: language, languages
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
bad language
1/bˈæd lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
offensive words in speech/writing
Rude or impolite words in talking or writing.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.