sprich
Translation
Speak, Talk
Examples
Sprich lauter, bitte.
Speak louder, please.
Sprich Deutsch mit mir.
Speak German with me.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) speak with sb. about sth. Sprich mit deinem Lehrer über das Problem.
Similar Words
Rede! (Speak!), Sag! (Say!)
Etymology
This is the imperative (you, singular) form of 'sprechen' (to speak), which comes from Old High German 'sprehhan'.
Memory Tips
It's very close to the English 'speak'. Think of it as a direct command form of that word.