Zoeken
to speak
01
spreken, uitdrukken
to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought
Intransitive
Example
The president will speak at the event tomorrow.
He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
She was so nervous she could hardly speak.
1.1
spreken, praten
to talk to someone about something
Transitive: to speak to sb
Example
She spoke to him about her concerns.
Can I speak to you about the upcoming event?
He spoke to his friend about the movie they watched.
1.2
spreken, praten
to use or be capable of using a certain language
Transitive: to speak a language
Example
He speaks Spanish fluently.
I can speak a little Italian.
They spoke German during the conference.
1.3
spreken, toespreken
to deliver a speech to a group of people
Intransitive
Example
The CEO will speak at the annual shareholders ' meeting.
He will speak at the conference tomorrow.
The politician is scheduled to speak at the rally.
1.4
zeggen, uitdrukken
to state or say a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth
Example
She spoke her opinion about the proposal.
He spoke his mind during the meeting.
He spoke the opening lines of the ceremony.
02
getuigen, spreken over
(of behavior, expressions, objects, etc.) to be the proof of a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth | to speak of sth
Example
Her bright smile speaks happiness.
The broken window speaks accident.
Voorbeeld
The president will speak at the event tomorrow.
He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
She was so nervous she could hardly speak.
Please speak louder so everyone in the room can hear you.
I had to speak in a softer tone to convince her.
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