language
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/noun
उच्चारण लैंग्विज
भाषा, बोली
Basic word
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the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area; the use by humans of a system of sounds and words to communicate; a particular style of speaking or writing; a way of expressing ideas and feelings using movements, symbols and sound
भाषा, बोली
- Hindi is my first language.
- body language
- bad language
+ 3 more examples
- Learning a new language takes patience and daily practice.
- She speaks four languages fluently, including Tamil and French.
- Children pick up language quickly when they hear it every day.
Synonyms tongue speech dialect vocabulary idiom
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
language (countable: a particular system)
A language is a particular system such as Hindi or English. It is countable.
Language एक विशेष भाषा-प्रणाली है, जैसे Hindi या English; यह countable है।
- Hindi is a language of North India.
- She speaks three languages.
language (uncountable: communication)
Language is uncountable when it means the human ability to communicate or the words used.
मानव संचार-क्षमता या प्रयुक्त शब्दों के अर्थ में language uncountable है।
- Language develops in early childhood.
- Use simple language.
in + language
Use in a language: written in Hindi.
भाषा के लिए 'in' आता है: written in Hindi।
- The notice is written in English.
- Say it in your own language.
language + noun
Language can describe study, skills, barrier: language barrier, language skills.
Language, barrier, skills जैसे शब्दों के साथ आता है।
- The language barrier slowed the talks.
- Language skills help in interviews.
+Collocations 5
adjective + language
foreignnativeofficialspokenwritten
- Hindi is an official language of India.
verb + language
speaklearnmastertranslateteach
- Radhika is learning a foreign language.
language + noun
barrierskillscourseteachertest
- A language test is part of the admission.
body/sign language
bodysignprogrammingplainformal
- Body language shows nervousness.
language of + noun
lawsciencemusiclovepolitics
- Music is the language of the heart.
“More examples 5
- Marathi is the language of Maharashtra.
मराठी महाराष्ट्र की भाषा है।
- She used clear language in her application.
उसने अपने आवेदन में स्पष्ट भाषा का प्रयोग किया।
- Children learn language by listening.
बच्चे सुनकर भाषा सीखते हैं।
- A good dictionary helps with every language.
अच्छी शब्दकोश हर भाषा में मदद करता है।
- The exam can be taken in any Indian language.
परीक्षा किसी भी भारतीय भाषा में दी जा सकती है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He is good in English.
✓ He is good at English.
Good takes at for a skill.
Good के साथ कौशल के लिए 'at' आता है।
✗ Don't use bad languages.
✓ Don't use bad language.
Language meaning rude words is uncountable.
अशिष्ट शब्दों के अर्थ में language uncountable है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words all relate to speech, but they differ in scope.
ये शब्द भाषण से जुड़े हैं, पर दायरे में भिन्न हैं।
A regional form of a language.
भाषा का क्षेत्रीय रूप।
- Many people speak a local dialect at home and the standard language at school.
¶Idioms 2
speak/talk the same language
to be able to communicate easily with another person because you share similar opinions and experience
(किसी के साथ) एक जैसी सोच होना, विचार मिलना
- Radhika and her mentor speak the same language.
- The two leaders simply don't speak the same language.
mind your language
used to tell sb to stop swearing or using rude words
ज़बान सँभालकर बोलो
- Mind your language — there are children here.
- The coach told the players to mind their language.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
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lan·guage
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Speak the same language (have similar ideas and attitudes), mind your language (do not use rude words), body language (the way you communicate feelings through movements and posture).
Idioms: speak the same language (समान विचार और दृष्टिकोण होना), mind your language (अशिष्ट शब्द प्रयुक्त न करें), body language (हाव-भाव और मुद्रा से भावनाएँ व्यक्त करने का ढंग, शारीरिक भाषा)।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person who speaks two languages is bilingual; many languages multilingual or polyglot; the study of language linguistics.
दो भाषाएँ बोलने वाला bilingual; अनेक भाषाएँ multilingual या polyglot; भाषा का अध्ययन linguistics (भाषाविज्ञान)।
General knowledge
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution lists 22 languages; Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union (Article 343); six languages have classical status, and five more (Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali) were added in 2024; 21 February is International Mother Language Day; 14 September is Hindi Diwas.
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में 22 भाषाएँ हैं; देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी संघ की राजभाषा है (अनुच्छेद 343); छह भाषाओं को शास्त्रीय दर्जा था, और 2024 में पाँच और (मराठी, पाली, प्राकृत, असमिया, बांग्ला) जोड़ी गईं; 21 फ़रवरी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस है; 14 सितंबर हिंदी दिवस है।