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speech in Dutch

speech in Dutch is spraak, toespraak, rede — speech means the ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

speech in Dutch

spraak
noun
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
toespraak
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
rede
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
speech
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

What does "speech" mean?

  1. noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
    "The stroke temporarily affected his speech."
  2. noun A formal talk given aloud to an audience.
    "She delivered a moving speech at the graduation ceremony."
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speech in a sentence

  • The stroke temporarily affected his speech.
  • Freedom of speech is protected by law in many countries.
  • She delivered a moving speech at the graduation ceremony.

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What is "speech" in Dutch?

"speech" in Dutch is spraak, toespraak, rede. speech means: The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

How do you use "speech" in a sentence?

Example: "The stroke temporarily affected his speech." In Dutch, "speech" is spraak, toespraak, rede.

Are there other ways to say "speech" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "speech": spraak, toespraak, rede, speech.

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