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 say words, express verbally(communication)
a.to communicate by speaking
Lisa spricht sehr gut Deutsch.—Lisa speaks German very well.
b.to converse with someone
Er spricht mit seinem Freund über das Wochenende.—He is talking with his friend about the weekend.
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.
