Speak on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈspik/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

SPEEK-awn or SPEEK-ahn

UK

spˈiːk/ /ˈɒn

SPEEK-on

Definition

To give a speech, presentation, or formal remarks about a particular subject or topic.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or academic settings: 'speak on climate change.' Not the same as 'speak about,' which is more general and casual; 'speak on' focuses on the subject of a talk. Common with topics and events. Rarely used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: hablar sobre - hablar acerca de
• Portuguese (BR): falar sobre - falar acerca de
• Portuguese (PT): falar sobre - falar acerca de
• Chinese (Simplified): 谈论（某个话题）
• Chinese (Traditional): 談論（某個話題）
• Hindi: किसी विषय पर बोलना
• Arabic: يتحدث عن
• Bengali: বিষয়ে বক্তব্য রাখা - বিষয়ে বক্তৃতা দেয়া
• Russian: выступать по (теме) - делать доклад по (вопросу)
• Japanese: について講演する - についてスピーチする
• Vietnamese: phát biểu về - trình bày về
• Korean: ~에 대해 연설하다 - ~에 대해 발표하다
• Turkish: (bir konuda) konuşmak - (bir konuda) sunum yapmak
• Urdu: (کسی موضوع پر) تقریر کرنا - (کسی موضوع پر) گفتگو کرنا
• Indonesian: berbicara tentang (secara formal) - memberikan presentasi tentang

Example Sentences

Tomorrow, she will speak on environmental issues at the conference.

basic

The professor will speak on the history of art.

basic

I have to speak on Internet safety today.

basic

We invited Dr. Lee to speak on medical advances at our event.

natural

She felt honored to speak on behalf of her organization.

natural

Is there anyone here who can speak on this issue?

natural