Speak - Sprechen (The 161st Most Common German Word)

The German translation for Speak is Sprechen. This word often comes up when talking about communication, language. It is the 161st most commonly used word in German, classified as a A1 word. It can be used as verb. You can listen to their pronunciations, and you can also see example sentences for context below. Download our app for offline access to all of the 3000 most common German words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.

Pronunciation

en English: speak

de German: sprechen

Examples

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Do not speak for others. Sprechen Sie nicht für andere.
One should not speak ill of others. Man sollte nicht schlecht über andere sprechen.
You are always ready to speak ill of others. Du bist immer bereit, schlecht über andere zu sprechen.
I want to speak about my love. Ich möchte über meine Liebe sprechen.
It is hard to speak in public. Es ist schwierig, in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
He can hardly speak. Er kann kaum sprechen.
I want to speak to the person in charge. Ich möchte mit dem Verantwortlichen sprechen.
I need to speak to the person in charge. Ich muss mit dem Verantwortlichen sprechen.

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Speak - Sprechen (The 161st Most Common German Word)
Speaking English is not easy. Englisch sprechen ist nicht leicht.
Not all of us can speak English. Nicht alle von uns können Englisch sprechen.
His way of speaking annoys me. Seine Art zu sprechen nervt mich.
All of us speak English. Wir sprechen alle Englisch.
He started to speak English. Er begann Englisch zu sprechen.
Please speak slower. Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer
Speak slowly, please. Sprechen Sie bitte langsam.
Speak more slowly Sprechen Sie langsamer
Please speak slowly. Sprechen Sie bitte langsam.
You will be able to speak English soon. Du wirst bald in der Lage sein, Englisch zu sprechen.
Sometimes I struggle to speak English. Manchmal macht es mir Mühe, Englisch zu sprechen.
I thought you spoke French. Ich dachte, Sie könnten Französisch sprechen.
I don't know anyone who can speak French. Ich kenne niemanden, der Französisch sprechen kann.

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Speak - Sprechen (The 161st Most Common German Word)

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