speaking
noun
- act of talking or discoursing
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ / /ˈspi.kɪŋ/ / [ˈspɪi̯.kɪŋ]
adj
Etymology: From Middle English spekinge, spekynge, spekinde, spekende, spekande, spekand, from Old English specende, sprecende (“speaking”), from Proto-Germanic *sprekandz (“speaking”), present participle of Proto-Germanic *sprekaną (“to speak”). Equivalent to speak + -ing. Cognate with Scots speikand, speikin (“speaking”), Saterland Frisian spreekend (“speaking”), West Frisian sprekkend (“speaking”), Dutch sprekend (“speaking”), German Low German sprekend (“speaking”), German sprechend (“speaking”).
- Used in speaking.
“one's normal speaking voice”
- Expressive; eloquent.
“The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.”
“There was no reply, save on the speaking countenance.”
- Involving speaking.
“It was her first speaking part: she screamed.”
- Having the ability of speech.
“speaking parrot; speaking clock”
- Having the ability of speech.
“The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.”
“I travel in Russian-speaking countries.”
intj
Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
- Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.
noun
Etymology: From Middle English speking, spekynge, equivalent to speak + -ing.
- One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
“I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.”
- The act of communicating vocally.
“Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.”
- A speaking exercise or exam.
- An oral recitation of e.g. a story.
verb
Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
- present participle and gerund of speak
“Who is that speaking? -Hi. This is José García (speaking).”