Talk to Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
TAWK-tu, TAWK-tuh, TAWK-ti
tˈɔːk/ /tˈuː
TAWK-too
Definition
To speak with someone, usually in order to have a conversation or give information.
Usage & Nuances
It's an informal phrase used for starting or having a conversation with someone. Common with 'I need to talk to you', and similar to 'speak to', though 'talk to' is more casual. Often confused with 'talk with', which is more mutual, but both are acceptable in everyday English.
Spanish: hablar conPortuguese (BR): falar comPortuguese (PT): falar comChinese (Simplified): 和…说话Chinese (Traditional): 和…說話Hindi: से बात करनाArabic: يتحدث إلىBengali: কথা বলা (সঙ্গে) - কথা বলাRussian: поговорить с - поговоритьJapanese: 話す (に) - 話しかけるVietnamese: nói chuyện vớiKorean: 말하다 (에게) - 이야기하다Turkish: biriyle konuşmakUrdu: بات کرنا (سے)Indonesian: ngobrol dengan - bicara dengan
Example Sentences
Can I talk to you for a minute?
basic
She wants to talk to her teacher after class.
basic
Please talk to your brother about his homework.
basic
It's hard to talk to new people at parties.
natural
Whenever I'm upset, I talk to my best friend.
natural
Don’t be afraid to talk to the manager if you have a problem.
natural