No. 2,672 in Russian

язык

The Russian word "язык" means "language" or "tongue" in English.

In a sentence

Я изучаю русский язык.
I am studying the Russian language.
Here, 'язык' refers to a system of communication used by a country or community.
У него острый язык.
He has a sharp tongue.
In this sentence, 'язык' metaphorically refers to a person's style of speaking or tone.
Я обжёг язык горячим чаем.
I burned my tongue with hot tea.
Here, 'язык' literally denotes the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking.

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