speak in Finnish
speak in Finnish is puhe, puhua, kertoa — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.
speak in Finnish
puhe
puhua
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
kertoa
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
puhua
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
puhua
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
jutella
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
keskustella
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
pitää puhe
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
puhua
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
osata
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
ilmaista
(transitive) To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.
viestiä
(transitive) To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.
sanoa
(transitive, archaic) To address; to accost; to speak to.
What does "speak" mean?
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verb To say words out loud; to talk.
"Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you."
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verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
"My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish."
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verb To give a speech or address a group.
"The head teacher will speak to the whole school at assembly."
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verb To express or reveal something without words.
"The old photographs speak of a happier time in the family."
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speak in a sentence
- Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you.
- She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
- My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish.
- Do you speak English, or shall I find someone who does?
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What is "speak" in Finnish?
"speak" in Finnish is puhe, puhua, kertoa. speak means: To say words out loud; to talk.
How do you use "speak" in a sentence?
Example: "Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you." In Finnish, "speak" is puhe, puhua, kertoa.
Are there other ways to say "speak" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "speak": puhe, puhua, kertoa, jutella, keskustella, pitää puhe.
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