language
US /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
1.
bahasa
the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way
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English is a widely spoken language.
Bahasa Inggeris adalah bahasa yang dituturkan secara meluas.
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She is fluent in several languages.
Dia fasih dalam beberapa bahasa.
2.
bahasa
the system of communication used by a particular community or country
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The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
Bahasa rasmi Brazil ialah Portugis.
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They are trying to preserve their native language.
Mereka cuba memelihara bahasa ibunda mereka.
3.
bahasa, gaya bahasa
the style of a piece of writing or speech
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The legal document was written in very formal language.
Dokumen undang-undang itu ditulis dalam bahasa yang sangat formal.
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His rude language offended many people.
Bahasa kasarnya menyinggung ramai orang.