Talk with Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TAWK with, TAWK wihth
tˈɔːk/ /wˈɪð
TAWK-with
Definition
To have a conversation with someone; to speak with another person about something.
Usage & Nuances
More common in American English; in British English, 'talk to' is often preferred but both are correct. Implies a two-way conversation, not just one person speaking. Used in formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: hablar conPortuguese (BR): conversar com - falar comPortuguese (PT): conversar com - falar comChinese (Simplified): 和...交谈 - 和...说话Chinese (Traditional): 和...交談 - 和...說話Hindi: से बात करनाArabic: يتحدث معBengali: কথা বলা - আলাপ করাRussian: поговорить с - беседовать сJapanese: 話す - 話し合うVietnamese: nói chuyện vớiKorean: 이야기하다 - 대화하다Turkish: biriyle konuşmakUrdu: بات کرناIndonesian: berbicara dengan - ngobrol dengan
Example Sentences
I need to talk with my teacher after class.
basic
She likes to talk with her friends every day.
basic
Can I talk with you for a minute?
basic
Let’s talk with the manager and see what she says.
natural
If you’re not sure, you should talk with your doctor.
natural
He always finds time to talk with his kids, no matter how busy he is.
natural