As we speak Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwi/ /ˈspik
AZ wee SPEEK
ˈæs/ /wˈiː/ /spˈiːk
AZ wee SPEEK
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is happening right now, at this exact moment while someone is saying it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for emphasis in both speech and writing. Common in updates, news, and conversations to highlight immediate action. Usually appears at the end or middle of a sentence, e.g., 'The team is preparing the room as we speak.'
Spanish: mientras hablamos - en este mismo momentoPortuguese (BR): enquanto falamos - neste exato momentoPortuguese (PT): enquanto falamos - neste exato momentoChinese (Simplified): 就在我们说话的时候 - 此刻Chinese (Traditional): 就在我們說話的時候 - 此刻Hindi: जैसे ही हम बात कर रहे हैं - इसी समयArabic: ونحن نتحدث - في هذه اللحظةBengali: এই মুহূর্তে - আমরা কথা বলছি এমন সময়েRussian: прямо сейчас - в данный моментJapanese: まさに今 - 話している間にVietnamese: ngay lúc này - khi chúng ta đang nói chuyệnKorean: 바로 지금 - 우리가 말하는 동안Turkish: şu anda - tam şu sıradaUrdu: اسی لمحے - جب ہم بات کر رہے ہیںIndonesian: saat ini - ketika kita berbicara
Example Sentences
They are fixing the car as we speak.
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The chef is preparing your meal as we speak.
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New houses are being built as we speak.
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Believe it or not, she's getting on a plane as we speak.
natural
The situation is changing as we speak, so stay tuned for updates.
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My phone is being repaired as we speak, so I can't call you back yet.
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