A1 verb Neutral #144 am häufigsten

speak

/spiːk/

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

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1

I speak with my parents on the phone every Sunday.

I have a conversation with my parents using my voice every Sunday.

2

The director will speak at the opening ceremony tomorrow.

The director will give a formal talk at the event tomorrow.

3

Hey, can we speak for a minute about the party?

Hi, can we have a quick, casual talk about the party?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
speech
Verb
speak
Adjektiv
spoken
Verwandt
speaker
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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

1

I speak with my parents on the phone every Sunday.

everyday

I have a conversation with my parents using my voice every Sunday.

2

The director will speak at the opening ceremony tomorrow.

formal

The director will give a formal talk at the event tomorrow.

3

Hey, can we speak for a minute about the party?

informal

Hi, can we have a quick, casual talk about the party?

4

The data speaks to the necessity of further research in this field.

academic

The information shows or suggests that more research is needed.

5

I need to speak with the human resources manager about my contract.

business

I need to have a professional discussion with the HR manager regarding my employment agreement.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
speech
Verb
speak
Adjektiv
spoken
Verwandt
speaker

Häufige Kollokationen

speak fluently to speak a language easily and well
speak the truth to say what is actually true
speak clearly to pronounce words so they are easy to hear
speak a language to have the ability to communicate in a language
speak highly of to say good things about someone

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 vs talk

'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.

speak vs say

You 'speak' to someone or 'speak' a language, but you 'say' specific words or phrases.

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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'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'say' instead of 'speak' for languages, such as saying 'I say English' instead of 'I speak English.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Speaker' (the device); it is used to help you hear someone speak out loud.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old English word 'specan', which means to utter or pronounce words.

Grammatikmuster

Irregular verb: speak (base), spoke (past), spoken (past participle). Followed by 'to' or 'with' for the recipient of the speech.
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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 Wörter

you

A1

Used 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

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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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