sprechen
Translation
to speak, to talk
Examples
Kannst du bitte langsamer sprechen?
Can you please speak more slowly?
Wir haben lange über das Problem gesprochen.
We spoke about the problem for a long time.
Er spricht drei Sprachen fließend.
He speaks three languages fluently.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) to speak with (sb.) about (sth.) Ich spreche mit meinem Freund über den Film.
((sth.)) to speak (sth.) [language] Er spricht sehr gut Deutsch.
((of sth.)) to speak of (sth.) Wir sprechen von unseren Plänen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reden (to talk); Antonyms: schweigen (to be silent)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'sprechen', Old High German 'sprehhan'. Cognate with English 'speak'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'speech' or 'speaker' to remember 'sprechen'.