язык
Translation of язык
language
Russian word in Latin letters: yazyk
Meaning of язык
система знаков и правил для общения людей
a system of words and rules that people use to communicate

Pronunciation
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Говорить английский язык or говорить на английском языке?
говорить на английском языке
говорить на языке = to speak a language
Don't say "говорить английский". Use на + language: на английском языке, or по-английски.
Он свободно говорит на испанском языке.
He speaks Spanish fluently.
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She learned some phrases in the local language.
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Она выучила несколько фраз на местном языке.
Language classes teach both grammar and common phrases.
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На занятиях по языку изучают и грамматику, и распространённые фразы.
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язык belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does язык mean?
a system of words and rules that people use to communicate
How do you pronounce язык?
язык is pronounced [jɪˈzɨk], in Latin letters “yazyk”.
How is язык used in a sentence?
She learned some phrases in the local language. Translation: Она выучила несколько фраз 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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