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Sprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sprechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "talk", "speak" or "converse".
Essential properties of "sprechen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: sprechen
- Simple past: sprach
- Participle: gesprochen
irregulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "sprechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To talk or converse"
- Definition: "To talk or converse with someone."
- Translation(s): talk, speak, converse
- Synonym(s): reden, sich unterhalten
- Antonym(s): schweigen
- Related word(s): Gespräch, Reden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
- Ich spreche mit meinem Freund.
- Wir sprechen über das Wetter.
2.) "To pronounce/articulate"
- Definition: "To pronounce or articulate words or sounds."
- Translation(s): pronounce, articulate
- Synonym(s): aussprechen, artikulieren
- Antonym(s): schweigen
- Related word(s): Aussprache, Sprache
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kann das Wort nicht richtig sprechen.
- Kinder lernen früh, wie man Wörter spricht.
- Bitte sprechen Sie deutlicher.
3.) "To address (in a speech)"
- Definition: "To address someone or something in a speech or presentation."
- Translation(s): address, speak to, give a speech
- Synonym(s): reden, vortragen
- Antonym(s): schweigen
- Related word(s): Rede, Vortrag
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Politiker sprach zu den Bürgern.
- Sie sprach auf der Konferenz.
- Er sprach über die aktuellen Ereignisse.
4.) "To talk on the phone"
- Definition: "To have a telephone conversation."
- Translation(s): talk on the phone, speak on the phone
- Synonym(s): telefonieren, anrufen
- Related word(s): Telefonat, Anruf
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich spreche gerade mit meiner Mutter.
- Wir sprachen eine Stunde am Telefon.
- Kann ich später mit dir sprechen?
5.) "To speak a language"
- Definition: "To express oneself in a language."
- Translation(s): speak (a language)
- Synonym(s): beherrschen, kommunizieren
- Antonym(s): schweigen
- Related word(s): Sprache, Sprachkenntnisse
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er spricht fließend Englisch.
- Ich spreche drei Sprachen.
- Sie spricht sehr gut Französisch.