speaking

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Adjective

speaking (not comparable)

1. Used in speaking.

   one's normal speaking voice

2. Expressive; eloquent.

   The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.

3. Involving speaking.

   It was her first speaking part: she screamed.

4. Having the ability of speech.

   speaking parrot; speaking clock

   1. (in compounds) Having competence in a language.

      the English-speaking gentleman gave us directions; I travel in Russian-speaking countries; the French-speaking world listened in to the broadcast

Antonyms

• (expressive) unspeaking
• (involving speaking) nonspeaking

Translations

• German: Sprech-, Sprach-

Translations

• German: Sprech-, -sprachig, -sprechend, sprechend, Rede-, rede-
• Russian: говоря́щий

Noun

speaking (plural speakings)

1. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.

   I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.

2. The act of communicating vocally.
   • 2011, Jimmie W. Greene, ‎Samuel D. Perry, Bridge Builder (page 50)

     Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.

3. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

Translations

• German: Sprechen
• Russian: говоре́ние

Translations

• Russian: разгово́р

Translations

• Russian: речь

Verb

1. present participle of speak#English|speak

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