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No. 3,797 in Russian

языком

The word "языком" is the instrumental case of "язык," meaning "language" or "tongue" in English.

In a sentence

  • Я говорю языком науки.

    I speak the language of science.

    The word "языком" denotes the method or medium of expression, resembling the concept of speaking through a form or medium of knowledge, such as science.

  • Машина управляется языком программирования.

    The machine is controlled by the programming language.

    Here, "языком" refers to a system of symbols and rules used in computing for communication, specifying a programming language.

  • Я касаюсь языка конфеты.

    I touch the candy with my tongue.

    In this context, "языком" literally means the tongue, which is the movable functional part of the mouth associated with tasting and articulation.

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