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speak verb

  /spik/ , /spiːk/
  • (intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
 puhua
  • (transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
 puhua, osata
  • (intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
 puhua, jutella, keskustella, pitää puhe
  • (transitive) To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.
 ilmaista, viestiä
  • (by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
 kertoa, puhua
  • (transitive, archaic) To address; to accost; to speak to.
 sanoa

speak noun

  /spik/ , /spiːk/
  • (uncountable) language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
  • (countable) Speech, conversation.
 puhe

speaking adjective

  /ˈspi.kɪŋ/ , /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ , [ˈspɪi̯.kɪŋ]
  • Having the ability of speech.
 puhuva

speaking noun

  /ˈspi.kɪŋ/ , /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ , [ˈspɪi̯.kɪŋ]
  • One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
 puhetaito
speak to
käsitellä, osoittaa, perustella, puhutella
so to speak
niin sanotusti
speak out
ottaa kantaa, sanoa mielipiteensä
speak highly
kehua, ylistää
speak ill of
puhua pahaa
do you speak English
puhutko englantia?, puhutko suomea, puhutteko englantia?, puhutteko suomea
I don't speak English
en osaa englantia, en puhu englantia, en puhu suomea
speak up
korottaa ääntään, puhua kovempaa, sanoa ääneen
speak of the devil
siinä paha missä mainitaan
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