talking
word · lemma: talk
/ˈtɔkɪŋ/
TAW-king
/tˈɔːkɪŋ/
TAWK-ing
Definition
The action of speaking or having a conversation with someone. It can refer to the act of expressing ideas or information by voice.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears with phrases like 'talking to someone', 'talking about', and 'talking on the phone'. Do not confuse with 'speaking' which is sometimes more formal or refers to language ability.
Spanish: hablarPortuguese (BR): falarPortuguese (PT): falarChinese (Simplified): 说话Chinese (Traditional): 說話Hindi: बात करनाArabic: تحدثBengali: কথা বলাRussian: разговор - беседаJapanese: 話すことVietnamese: nói chuyệnKorean: 이야기하기Turkish: konuşmakUrdu: بات کرناIndonesian: berbicara
Example Sentences
We were talking about the weather.
basic
She is good at talking to children.
basic
They've been talking nonstop for hours!
natural
Stop talking and listen to me!
natural
He's talking trash again after the game.
natural
He is talking to his friend on the phone.
basic