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sprechen

talk

Meaning of sprechen

speak with someone

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German/ˈʃpʁɛçən/
talk
sprechen - talk
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sprechen belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sprechentalk
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

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What's the difference between sprechen / plaudern / reden / sich unterhalten / erzählen / diskutieren

🇩🇪German
sprechen

talk — speak with someone

A1Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
plaudern

To chat casually about light topics; informal and friendly.

A1Often

Wir haben im Café lange geplaudert.

Мы долго болтали в кафе.

R
🇩🇪German
reden

To talk or speak; a very general and common verb.

A1Very Often

Kann ich kurz mit dir reden?

Могу я с тобой кратко поговорить?

S
🇩🇪German
sich unterhalten

To converse with each other; stresses a mutual, relaxed conversation.

A1Often

Wir haben uns über das Wochenende unterhalten.

Мы разговаривали о выходных.

E
🇩🇪German
erzählen

To tell something; focuses on telling a story or information, not a two-way talk.

A1Very Often

Er erzählt mir von seiner Reise.

Он рассказывает мне о своей поездке.

D
🇩🇪German
diskutieren

To discuss, often with a focused topic and sometimes disagreement.

A1Often

Wir diskutieren das Problem mit der Lehrerin.

Мы обсуждаем проблему с учительницей.

S
🇩🇪German
sprechen mit jemandem

To speak with someone; direct and neutral, often very close to 'talk'.

A1Very Often

Ich spreche mit meiner Mutter am Telefon.

Я разговариваю с мамой по телефону.

E
🇩🇪German
ein Gespräch führen

To conduct a conversation; neutral and a bit more formal than just 'reden'.

A1Often

Der Arzt führt ein Gespräch mit dem Patienten.

Врач ведёт разговор с пациентом.

S
🇩🇪German
sich austauschen

To exchange ideas or information; often implies mutual sharing of opinions.

A1Often

Wir tauschen uns nach dem Unterricht aus.

Мы обмениваемся мнениями после урока.

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sprechen translation: talk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sprechen

/ˈʃpʁɛçən/

sprechen translation

talk

sprechen transcription

/ˈʃpʁɛçən/

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mit jemandem reden

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