talk

• Substantiv, das ein Gespräch, eine Diskussion oder eine Rede bezeichnet, oft informell, zwischen zwei oder mehreren Personen.

A noun referring to a conversation, discussion, or speech, often informal, between two or more people.

1. ConversationA1formal

   An informal spoken exchange of ideas, opinions, or information between people.

   Gespräch

   • We had a long talk about our future plans.
   • She had a talk with her boss about the promotion.
   • The two friends enjoyed a quiet talk over coffee.

   Synonymechatchitchatconfabulationconversationdialoguediscussiongossippalaver

2. Lecture or speechA2formal

   A formal spoken presentation given to an audience on a specific topic.

   Vortrag oder Rede

   • The professor gave a fascinating talk on climate change.
   • He prepared a talk for the conference next week.
   • The talk was attended by over 200 people.

   Synonymeaddressdiscourselectureorationpresentationseminarspeech

3. Rumor or gossipB1informal

   Informal discussion or speculation about other people's private lives.

   Gerede

   • There is a lot of talk about the company's merger.
   • The talk around town is that they are getting married.
   • I don't pay attention to idle talk.

   Synonymedirtgossipgrapevinehearsayrumorscuttlebutttittle-tattle

   Antonymefactsilencetruth

• Verb, das die Handlung des Sprechens oder der verbalen Kommunikation mit jemandem bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or communicating verbally with someone.

1. Speak or converseA1formal

   To express thoughts, feelings, or ideas through spoken words.

   Sprechen

   • She talked to her friend on the phone for an hour.
   • We need to talk about the project deadline.
   • He talks very fast when he is excited.

   Synonymearticulatechatchatterchew the fatcommunicateconferconsultconversediscussgossipjawprattlespeakutter

   Antonymehushlistenmutesilence

2. Discuss or negotiateA2formal

   To engage in a conversation to reach an agreement or exchange information.

   Besprechen

   • The leaders talked about the peace treaty.
   • They talked business over lunch.
   • We talked through the details of the contract.

   Synonymeconferconsultdeliberatediscussnegotiateparley

3. Reveal informationB1informal

   To speak about something that was previously secret or unknown.

   Informationen preisgeben

   • The suspect finally talked to the police.
   • She talked about her past experiences.
   • He talked too much and gave away the surprise.

   Synonymeblabconfessdisclosedivulgeinformleakratrevealspillsquealtattle

   Antonymeconcealsuppresswithhold

Phrasal-Variantentalk downtalk intotalk oftalk out oftalk over