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speak in German

speak in German is sprechen, reden, kommunizieren — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.

speak in German

sprechen
verb
reden
verb
kommunizieren
verb
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
sprechen
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.

What does "speak" mean?

  1. verb To say words out loud; to talk.
    "She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."
  2. verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
    "She speaks three languages fluently."
  3. verb To give a speech or address a group.
    "The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony."
  4. verb To express or reveal something without words.
    "Her silence spoke volumes about how upset she was."
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speak in a sentence

  • She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
  • He hasn't spoken a word all morning.
  • She speaks three languages fluently.
  • The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony.

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What is "speak" in German?

"speak" in German is sprechen, reden, kommunizieren. speak means: To say words out loud; to talk.

How do you use "speak" in a sentence?

Example: "She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby." In German, "speak" is sprechen, reden, kommunizieren.

Are there other ways to say "speak" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "speak": sprechen, reden, kommunizieren.

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