General
govoreet
What does govoreet mean?
In Nadsat, to govoreet is to speak or talk. Source word: Russian 'govorit' (говорить), 'to speak'.
"Alex govoreets politely to the writer before the violence begins."
Origin
Coined by Burgess in A Clockwork Orange (1962) from the Russian 'govorit', 'to speak'. It is one of the core action verbs that give Nadsat its everyday usability.
Frequently asked questions
What does govoreet mean?
To govoreet is Nadsat for to speak or talk, from the Russian 'govorit'.
Where did govoreet come from?
Anthony Burgess coined it for A Clockwork Orange in 1962 from the Russian verb 'govorit'.
How is govoreet used in the book?
Alex uses it for everything from polite conversation to giving orders, often just before turning violent.
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