Talk at Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈæt
TAWK-at
tˈɔːk/ /ˈæt
TAWK-at
Definition
To speak to someone without listening to them, often in a way that seems one-sided or like a lecture.
Usage & Nuances
Often used negatively—suggests ignoring the listener's views. Common with 'don't talk at me.' Not the same as 'talk to' (neutral or positive) or 'talk with' (implies conversation). Formality: neutral; tone: usually critical.
Spanish: hablarle a alguien (sin escuchar) - hablar como sermoneandoPortuguese (BR): falar com (sem ouvir) - falar para (de forma unilateral)Portuguese (PT): falar para (sem ouvir) - falar de forma unilateralChinese (Simplified): 对（某人）讲而不听 - 对（某人）说教Chinese (Traditional): 對（某人）講而不聽 - 對（某人）說教Hindi: (किसी से) बात करना लेकिन उसकी बात न सुननाArabic: يخاطب شخصًا دون الإنصات إليه - يتحدث بشكل أحاديBengali: একতরফা কথা বলা - কারো কথা না শুনে উপদেশমূলকভাবে বলাRussian: говорить в одностороннем порядке - читать нотацииJapanese: 一方的に話す - 聞く耳を持たずに話すVietnamese: nói một chiều - nói mà không lắng ngheKorean: 일방적으로 말하다 - 상대방 말을 안 듣고 말하다Turkish: tek taraflı konuşmak - birini dinlemeden konuşmakUrdu: یک طرفہ بات کرنا - بغیر سنے بولناIndonesian: berbicara sepihak - berbicara tanpa mendengarkan
Example Sentences
Please don't talk at me like I'm a child.
basic
He tends to talk at people instead of having a real conversation.
basic
When you talk at me, I feel ignored.
basic
She just kept talking at me, so I stopped listening.
natural
Parents sometimes talk at their kids instead of listening to them.
natural
If you keep talking at your audience, they'll lose interest quickly.
natural