Talk into Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
TAWK IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
tˈɔːk/ /ˈɪntʊ
TAWK IN-tuh
Definition
To persuade someone to do something by discussing it with them and giving reasons or encouragement.
Usage & Nuances
Always used with an object ('talk someone into'). Common in informal speech. Opposite is 'talk out of' (persuade not to do). Often used for decisions, plans, or trying something new.
Spanish: convencer para - persuadir aPortuguese (BR): convencer a - persuadir aPortuguese (PT): convencer a - persuadir aChinese (Simplified): 说服去做Chinese (Traditional): 說服去做Hindi: करने के लिए मनानाArabic: أقنع بـBengali: রাজি করানো - বোঝানো (কিছু করতে) Russian: уговорить - убедить (сделать что-то)Japanese: 説得する (〜するように)Vietnamese: thuyết phục (làm gì đó)Korean: 설득하다 (하게 하다)Turkish: ikna etmek (bir şeyi yapmaya)Urdu: راضی کرنا (کچھ کرنے کے لیے)Indonesian: membujuk (untuk melakukan sesuatu)
Example Sentences
She talked me into going to the party.
basic
I can't believe he talked his brother into buying that old car.
basic
My parents talked me into trying a new sport.
basic
It took some convincing, but I finally talked her into joining our team.
natural
Don't try to talk me into it—I've made up my mind.
natural
They somehow talked us into volunteering over the weekend.
natural