masculine

jɪˈzɨk

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Translation

language; tongue (body part)

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Word origin

From Proto-Slavic językъ, 'tongue, speech'.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
językъ

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralязыки

Examples

.

She speaks three languages fluently.

счита́ется .

Russian is considered difficult for foreigners.

обжёг .

He burned his tongue on hot tea.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 11: Words 782-791.