To speak in German
The changes a verb goes through depending on who the verb refers to as well as in which tense it is used are called conjugations.
You have learned how to conjugate the verb “sein” to be before. The verb “sprechen” to speak will be one you are likely to use frequently, especially when you’ve just started learning German. You might want to tell someone that you only speak a little German or ask someone to speak slower. Therefore you need to know how the verb “sprechen” changes.
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How to pronounce "to speak" in German
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sprechen
to speak
Singular
ich spreche
I speak
du sprichst
you speak (casual)
er spricht
he speaks
sie spricht
she speaks
es spricht
it speaks
Plural
wir sprechen
we speak
ihr sprecht
you speak (casual)
sie sprechen
they speak
Sie sprechen
you speak (polite)
For example:
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
Do you speak English?
Ich spreche Deutsch.
I speak German.
Wie viele Sprachen sprichst du?
How many languages do you speak?
Können Sie langsamer sprechen?
Could you speak more slowly?
Sie spricht sehr schnell.
She speaks very fast
Wir sprechen beide kein Deutsch.
We both don't speak any German
Here are a few recommended German lessons to try next!
- Shopping is much easier if you know your clothes in German!
- Talking about your feelings in German is a great way to connect with the German people.
- Know the gender in German.
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