speaks
word · lemma: speak
/ˈspiks/
speeks
/spˈiːks/
speeks
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'speak'. It means to say words, talk to someone, or be able to use a language.
Usage & Nuances
Used with 'he/she/it' in the present simple: 'She speaks clearly.' Common patterns: 'speak to someone', 'speak about something', 'speak English'. 'Speak' is often slightly more formal than 'talk', but both are common.
Spanish: hablaPortuguese (BR): falaPortuguese (PT): falaChinese (Simplified): 说Chinese (Traditional): 說Hindi: बोलता है - बोलती हैArabic: يتحدث - يتكلمBengali: বলেন - কথা বলেনRussian: говоритJapanese: 話すVietnamese: nóiKorean: 말한다Turkish: konuşurUrdu: بولتا ہے - بولتی ہےIndonesian: berbicara
Example Sentences
My teacher speaks slowly.
basic
She speaks English at work.
basic
He speaks to his sister every day.
basic
She speaks like she already knows the answer.
natural
When he speaks in meetings, everyone listens.
natural
He rarely speaks about his childhood.
natural