speak
To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.
Beispiele
3 von 5I speak with my parents on the phone every Sunday.
I have a conversation with my parents using my voice every Sunday.
The director will speak at the opening ceremony tomorrow.
The director will give a formal talk at the event tomorrow.
Hey, can we speak for a minute about the party?
Hi, can we have a quick, casual talk about the party?
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Speaker' (the device); it is used to help you hear someone speak out loud.
Schnelles Quiz
How many languages do you ___?
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: speak
Beispiele
I speak with my parents on the phone every Sunday.
everydayI have a conversation with my parents using my voice every Sunday.
The director will speak at the opening ceremony tomorrow.
formalThe director will give a formal talk at the event tomorrow.
Hey, can we speak for a minute about the party?
informalHi, can we have a quick, casual talk about the party?
The data speaks to the necessity of further research in this field.
academicThe information shows or suggests that more research is needed.
I need to speak with the human resources manager about my contract.
businessI need to have a professional discussion with the HR manager regarding my employment agreement.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
speak your mind
to say honestly what you think
speak of the devil
said when a person appears just after being mentioned
actions speak louder than words
what you do is more important than what you say
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Speak' is more formal or refers to the general ability to use a language, while 'talk' is more informal and focuses on the conversation itself.
You 'speak' to someone or 'speak' a language, but you 'say' specific words or phrases.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'speak' when referring to languages (e.g., 'I speak Spanish') or in formal settings. When referring to a person, you can use 'speak to' or 'speak with'.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'say' instead of 'speak' for languages, such as saying 'I say English' instead of 'I speak English.'
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Speaker' (the device); it is used to help you hear someone speak out loud.
Wortherkunft
From the Old English word 'specan', which means to utter or pronounce words.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking cultures, 'speaking up' for oneself is considered a positive trait of confidence.
Schnelles Quiz
How many languages do you ___?
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: speak
Ähnliche Regeln
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Verwandtes Vokabular
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you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
mean
A1To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
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