bilingually

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'bilingually' is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means being able to speak and understand two languages fluently. Example: Maria grew up in a bilingual household and is now able to communicate bilingually in both English and Spanish.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

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Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

26 human-written examples

But these actions aren't really at odds; Romney is against printing bilingual government documents, against not pandering bilingually.

The New Yorker

At a recent campaign stop in Las Vegas, he stroked the crowds competently and bilingually, but without displaying much of his rivals' star power.

The Economist

The full-time MBA is taught bilingually.

The Economist

"There are massive cognitive benefits to children who operate bilingually.

Independent

A voluminous corpus of written Manchu from this period consists chiefly of official documents written bilingually in Manchu and Chinese and of translations from Chinese literature.

Encyclopedia Britannica

The picture was taken, in 1950, by, of all people, an American — the photographer Art Shay — in, of all places, Chicago, where Beauvoir was canoodling bilingually with Nelson Algren.

The New Yorker

labelled bilingually: Shoe Shine Cirage de Chassure.

The New Yorker

Mexican Institute of Sound — whose leader, Camilo Lara, happens to be the president of the major label EMI Mexico — concocted a bilingually savvy blend of humorous raps and disc-jockey eclecticism, from rumba-rock to surf guitar to cumbia.

The New York Times - Arts

The founders say students at Avenues will learn bilingually, immersed in classrooms where half of the instruction will be in Spanish or Mandarin, the other half in English, from nursery school through fourth grade.

The New York Times

Even the name of the region, Alto Adige, does not speak for itself; it is generally rendered bilingually with its German counterpart, S rol (South Tyrol, using the Germanic vowel system, of course).

The New York Times

Distant from the church at this time, he was brought up bilingually.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "bilingually" to succinctly convey that communication or content is presented or executed in two languages, enhancing clarity and efficiency in your writing.

Common error

Avoid using "bilingually" without specifying the languages involved, especially when the context doesn't make it obvious. Always ensure clarity by either stating the languages explicitly or providing enough context for the reader to understand.

Linguistic Context

The adverb "bilingually" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that an action is performed or a state exists in two languages. As Ludwig AI highlights, it denotes the manner in which something is done, specifying that two languages are involved.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

63%

Encyclopedias

11%

Science

8%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academic

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The adverb "bilingually" effectively describes actions or content presented in two languages. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and common usage. It is most frequently found in news and media contexts. When using "bilingually", ensure the languages are either explicitly stated or clear from context. Related phrases such as "in two languages" or "using two languages" can offer alternative phrasing, but "bilingually" provides a concise and direct way to convey the information.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

in two languages

Replaces the adverb with a prepositional phrase specifying the number of languages.

using two languages

Similar to "in two languages", but emphasizes the act of using the languages.

with dual language proficiency

Highlights the proficiency in both languages rather than the act of using them.

speaking two languages fluently

Emphasizes the fluency aspect of using two languages.

in a bilingual fashion

A more formal way of saying "bilingually".

able to communicate in two languages

Focuses on the communicative ability in both languages.

proficient in two languages

Similar to dual language proficiency, emphasizing the skill.

in both languages

Simple phrase emphasizing the use of both languages.

with bilingual capabilities

Focuses on the capabilities that come with being bilingual.

using both languages

Simple and direct way of indicating the use of two languages.

FAQs

How do I use "bilingually" in a sentence?

Use "bilingually" to describe something done or presented in two languages. For example, "The class was taught "bilingually" in English and Spanish."

What can I say instead of "bilingually"?

You can use alternatives like "in two languages", "using two languages", or "speaking two languages fluently" depending on the context.

Is it redundant to say "bilingually in two languages"?

Yes, it's redundant. "Bilingually" already implies the use of two languages, so specifying "in two languages" is unnecessary. Simply use ""bilingually"" for conciseness.

What's the difference between "bilingual" and "bilingually"?

"Bilingual" is an adjective describing someone who speaks two languages, while "bilingually" is an adverb describing how something is done using two languages. For example, "He is a bilingual speaker" versus "He presented the information "bilingually"".