lecturing
word · lemma: lecture
Definition
Speaking to a group, often in a formal or educational setting like a class. It can also mean scolding someone in a way that sounds like giving a lesson.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for teachers or professors speaking formally to students. Also used negatively for when someone speaks in a lecturing way to criticize or correct. 'Lecturing' implies a one-way, authoritative tone; informally, it can suggest being preachy or patronizing.
Spanish: dar una conferencia - sermonearPortuguese (BR): dar aula - dar palestra - fazer sermãoPortuguese (PT): dar aula - fazer palestra - dar sermãoChinese (Simplified): 讲课 - 训斥Chinese (Traditional): 講課 - 訓斥Hindi: व्याख्यान देना - डांटना (घरों में)Arabic: يلقي محاضرة - يعظ (بتوبيخ)Bengali: বক্তৃতা দেওয়া - কড়া ভাষায় বোঝানোRussian: лекция читать - поучатьJapanese: 講義する - 説教するVietnamese: giảng bài - lên lớp (kể đạo lý)Korean: 강의하기 - 훈계하기Turkish: ders vermek - nasihat vermekUrdu: لیکچر دینا - نصیحت کرناIndonesian: memberi ceramah - menguliahi
Example Sentences
The teacher is lecturing about World War II.
basic
He was lecturing the class on safety rules.
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Mom started lecturing me about my messy room.
basic
He’s always lecturing us about eating healthy.
natural
Stop lecturing me—I get it already!
natural
Sarah enjoys lecturing on art history at the university.
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