Speak with Meaning in English
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
SPEEK WITH, SPEEK WITH, speek with, speek with
spˈiːk/ /wˈɪð
speek WITH
Definition
To have a conversation or communicate verbally with someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal situations. Similar to 'talk to' or 'talk with', but 'speak with' can feel a bit more formal or professional. Used when referring to discussions, interviews, or problem-solving.
Spanish: hablar conPortuguese (BR): falar comPortuguese (PT): falar comChinese (Simplified): 和...说话Chinese (Traditional): 和...說話Hindi: से बात करनाArabic: يتحدث معBengali: কথা বলা - আলোচনা করাRussian: поговорить с - пообщаться сJapanese: 話をする - 会話するVietnamese: nói chuyện với - trao đổi vớiKorean: 이야기하다 - 상담하다Turkish: konuşmakUrdu: بات کرنا - گفتگو کرناIndonesian: berbicara dengan - berbincang dengan
Example Sentences
I need to speak with my teacher after class.
basic
May I speak with the manager, please?
basic
He wants to speak with you about the project.
basic
Can I speak with you for a minute?
natural
She had to speak with customer service about her order.
natural
Let me speak with him and I'll get back to you.
natural