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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesバイリンガル
Pronunciation / Transliteration: biringaru
"彼女は英語と日本語のバイリンガルです。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Able to speak two languages fluently.
"She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish."
- 1
A person who is fluent in two languages.
"The conference provided simultaneous translation for delegates and bilinguals alike."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bilingual' originates from the Latin roots 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'lingua' meaning 'tongue' or 'language'. It has evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting the growing interest in language learning and multiculturalism.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bilingual" is said worldwide
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bilingue
Transliteration: bilingue
"Il est bilingue en français et en anglais."
zweisprachig
Transliteration: zweisprachig
"Sie wächst zweisprachig auf."
bilingue
Transliteration: bilingue
"Lavora come segretaria bilingue."
bilingüe
Transliteration: bilingüe
"Buscan a alguien que sea bilingüe."
bilíngue
Transliteration: bilíngue
"Ele é bilíngue em português e inglês."
द्विभाषी
Transliteration: dvibhashi
"वह एक द्विभाषी सचिव है।"
双语的
Transliteration: shuāngyǔ de
"这是一所双语学校。"
이중 언어의
Transliteration: ijeung eon-eoui
"그는 이중 언어 구사자이다."
バイリンガル
Transliteration: biringaru
"彼女は英語と日本語のバイリンガルです。"
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