English · Word Candidate

language

/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: languages

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tập hợp từ và phương pháp kết hợp chúng, được hiểu bởi một cộng đồng và sử dụng như một hình thức giao tiếp

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Noun

Examples

The English and German languages are both members of the West Germanic language family.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The ability to communicate using words.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khả năng giao tiếp bằng từ

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Noun

Examples

the gift of language

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An admonishment said in response to someone using vulgar language during a conversation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảnh cáo khi sử dụng ngôn ngữ thô tục

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Interjection

Examples

Nancy: So... me and Barbara are gonna study at her house tonight. That's cool, right? / Karen: No, not cool. / Nancy: What? Why not? / Karen: Why do you think? Am I speaking Chinese in this house? Until we know Will is okay, no one leaves. / Nancy: This is such bullshit. / Ted: Language. / Nancy: So

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A languet, a flat plate in or below the flue pipe of an organ.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tấm bản ở trong hoặc dưới ống khói của đàn organ

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Noun

Examples

A flue-pipe is one in which the air passes through the throat, or flue, which is the narrow, longitudinal aperture between the lower lip and the tongue, or language. […] The language is adjusted by slightly elevating or depressing it, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “language” mean?

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

Is “language” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.