puhe — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accent noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
- address noun The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
- dissertation noun A long, formal piece of writing on a specific subject, usually required to complete an advanced degree.
- language noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
- parole noun The early, conditional release of a prisoner who agrees to follow certain rules and report to an officer.
- speak verb To say words out loud; to talk.
- speech noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
- spoken adj Said out loud rather than written.
- talk verb To communicate using spoken words.
- tongue noun The flexible muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, moving food, and forming speech sounds.
- word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Senses
puhe is used for these senses in English:
- accent (usually, plural only) Expressions in general; speech.
- address An act of addressing oneself to a person or group; a discourse or speech, or a record of this. [from 17th c.]
- dissertation A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.
- parole (linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system. [from 20th c.]
- spoken Relating to speech
- talk (uncountable, not preceded by an article) Empty boasting, promises or claims.
- tongue (obsolete) A voice, (the distinctive sound of a person's speech); accent (distinctive manner of pronouncing a language).
- tongue A manner of speaking, often habitually.
accent — full definition
- noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
- noun A mark placed over a letter to show pronunciation or stress.
- noun A detail that stands out and adds emphasis or contrast, especially in design.
- verb To emphasize or draw attention to something.
address — full definition
- noun The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
- noun A formal speech given to an audience.
- noun (computing) A code identifying a specific location in memory or on a network.
- verb To speak directly to a person or group.
- verb To deal with or attempt to solve an issue.