Trilingual describessays what someone or something is like or means a person, group, or thing that uses or knows three languagessystems of spoken or written communication used by people. It can also be used for something presentedshown, given, or arranged for people to see or read in three languages.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-19. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /traɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
Easy pronunciation: try-LING-gwuhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable: LING.
Used as an adjective meaning using or knowing three languages.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-19. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Trilingual Meaning
Able to speak, understand, or use three languages.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: using or knowing three languages
Example: She grew up trilingual and speaks English, French, and Arabic.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- none — No reliable synonym was supplied in the source data.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-19. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Trilingual Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- none
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: inaccurate — correction needed. Checked: 2026-10-19. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse trilingual with bilingual. Bilingual means two languages, while trilingual means three.
- Trilingual describes language ability, not personality or nationality.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-19. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does trilingual mean?
Trilingual means using or knowing three languages.
Is trilingual the same as bilingual?
No. Bilingual means two languages, while trilingual means three.
Can trilingual describe a document or sign?
Yes. It can describe something written or presented in three languages.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-19. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.