english

noun
UK: /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
US: /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

  1. The English language is a language spoken in many countries.

    1. I am learning English now, it is very interesting and useful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her English is very good, she speaks like a native speaker of language. [ ] [ ]

  2. The people who live in England.

    1. The English are known for their politeness. [ ] [ ]
    2. The English team won the football match, it was great! [ ] [ ]
english adjective

  1. Relating to England, its people, or its language.

    1. This is an English book about history. [ ] [ ]
    2. I love English tea, it is so aromatic and warming beverage. [ ] [ ]
english verb

  1. To translate something into English.

    1. Can you English this text for me? [ ] [ ]
    2. She helped to English the report, it was important part. [ ] [ ]

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The word "english" in English means: The English language is a language spoken in many countries., The people who live in England..

The phonetic transcription of "english" is /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "english": "I am learning English now, it is very interesting and useful.". More examples on the page.