VERB
sprechen/ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to speak; to talk
sprechen is a German verb that means to speak or to talk. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprach" and the past participle is "gesprochen".
Definitions
1.to use spoken language; to express oneself verbally(communication)
a.to speak in a particular language
Ich spreche ein bisschen Spanisch.—I speak a little Spanish.
2.to have a conversation with someone(conversation)
a.to talk with someone
Kann ich kurz mit dir sprechen?—Can I speak with you for a moment?
3.to speak publicly; to deliver a speech(public speaking)
a.to address an audience
Der Präsident spricht vor dem Parlament.—The president speaks before the parliament.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spreche |
| Present (du) | sprichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spricht |
| Preterite (ich) | sprach |
| Participle II | gesprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spräche |
| Imperative (singular) | sprich |
| Imperative (plural) | sprecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sprechen" mean in English?
- "sprechen" means to speak or to talk. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sprechen"?
- "sprechen" is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sprechen" is "gesprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sprechen" becomes "sprach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sprechen"?
- "sprechen" is a verb in German.
