German · Common Verbs
Sprechen
To speak
Beginnerverb
Definition
To use words to communicate.
Example
Ich spreche Deutsch und Englisch.
I speak German and English.
Etymology
'Sprechen' derives from the Old High German 'sprechan', which means to speak or talk. Its usage has remained consistent throughout its history, maintaining its focus on verbal communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sprechen' is common in both formal and informal contexts, and it appears frequently in spoken German as well as in various written forms. Social environments like discussions and interviews often feature this verb.