bilingual — able to speak two languages fluently
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to speak two languages fluently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪlɪŋɡwəl/
Korean meaning: 두 언어를 유창하게 구사할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: **바**일링궐
Example Sentences
- My bilingual cat meows in English and purrs in French.
- Being bilingual gives you a competitive advantage in the global job market.
- The bilingual announcement confused everyone because it was Korean in the English part and English in the Korean part.
bilingual
ADJECTIVE//ˈbaɪlɪŋɡwəl//
able to speak two languages fluently
The bilingual concierge speaks fluently with guests from different countries
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Origin
라틴어 'bi'(둘)와 'lingua'(혀, 언어)의 합성어로, 말 그대로 '두 개의 언어'를 의미한다. 혀가 두 개의 언어를 구사할 수 있다는 비유적 표현에서 유래되었다.
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“My bilingual cat meows in English and purrs in French.”
“Being bilingual gives you a competitive advantage in the global job market.”
“The bilingual announcement confused everyone because it was Korean in the English part and English in the Korean part.”
“Children who grow up in bilingual households often switch between languages effortlessly.”
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