fluent — able to speak or write a language easily, smoothly, and expressively
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to speak or write a language easily, smoothly, and expressively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfluːənt/
Korean meaning: 언어를 쉽고 유창하게 구사할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: **플루**언트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is fluent in five languages but still can't figure out how to use Netflix.
- After studying abroad for a year, she returned home fluent in Spanish and addicted to tapas.
- He claims to be fluent in programming languages, but struggles with basic human conversation.
fluent
ADJECTIVE//ˈfluːənt//
able to speak or write a language easily, smoothly, and expressively
She speaks fluent Spanish with the locals at the busy market.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 fluere(흐르다)에서 유래. 물이 막힘없이 흐르듯이 말이 자연스럽게 나오는 상태를 의미한다. 16세기에 영어로 들어와 언어 능력을 표현하는 단어로 발전했다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is fluent in five languages but still can't figure out how to use Netflix.”
“After studying abroad for a year, she returned home fluent in Spanish and addicted to tapas.”
“He claims to be fluent in programming languages, but struggles with basic human conversation.”
“To become fluent in a foreign language, you need consistent practice and patience.”
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