Speak up Meaning in English
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈəp
SPEEK-uhp
spˈiːk/ /ˈʌp
SPEEK-up
Definition
To talk louder so others can hear you, or to express your opinion openly and directly, especially about important issues.
Usage & Nuances
Can be literal (volume) or figurative (sharing opinions). Often politely requested in meetings or classrooms. Also used for encouraging activism or honesty: 'speak up for yourself'. Don't confuse with 'speak out', which focuses more on public criticism.
Spanish: hablar más alto - expresarse abiertamentePortuguese (BR): falar mais alto - expressar-se abertamentePortuguese (PT): falar mais alto - exprimir-se abertamenteChinese (Simplified): 大声说话 - 勇敢表达Chinese (Traditional): 大聲說話 - 勇於表達Hindi: जोर से बोलना - खुलकर बोलनाArabic: تكلّم بصوت أعلى - عبّر عن رأيك بوضوحBengali: জোরে বলুন - নিজের মত প্রকাশ করুনRussian: говорить громче - высказываться открытоJapanese: 大きな声で話す - 意見をはっきり言うVietnamese: nói to lên - lên tiếng bảo vệ quan điểmKorean: 크게 말하다 - 의견을 말하다Turkish: daha yüksek sesle konuşmak - düşüncelerini açıkça söylemekUrdu: اونچی آواز میں بولنا - اپنی رائے کا اظہار کرناIndonesian: berbicara lebih keras - menyuarakan pendapat
Example Sentences
Please speak up, I can't hear you.
basic
She encouraged her friend to speak up in class.
basic
It's important to speak up for what you believe in.
basic
If you want your idea heard, you really need to speak up during meetings.
natural
Don’t be shy—just speak up if you need anything.
natural
People have to speak up against injustice, or nothing will change.
natural