speak in German
speak in German is sprechen, reden, kommunizieren — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.
speak in German
sprechen
reden
kommunizieren
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
sprechen
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
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 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: "Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you." 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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