English–German

“speak” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃprɛçən/

Example

Ich spreche jeden Tag Deutsch.

I speak German every day.

Illustration for sprechen (speak)

How to say “speak” in German

“Speak” in German is sprechen.

Spoken language links a speaker with others and can also show command of a language.

Full entry for sprechen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sprechen

Kann ich kurz mit dir sprechen?

Can I speak with you briefly?

Tips for using sprechen

  • For language ability, German uses eine Sprache sprechen, with the language named directly after the verb.

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