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talking

The correct spelling is talking.

How to pronounce talking

/tɑkɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /tɑkɪŋ/

Say it like: Tal-kin-g

The correct spelling is talking. The action of the verb talk. For example: "Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures."

Usage Examples

Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.

That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!

We talk French sometimes.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb talk.

verb

  1. 1.To communicate, usually by means of speech.
  2. 2.To discuss; to talk about.
  3. 3.To speak (a certain language).
  4. 4.(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.
  5. 5.To confess, especially implicating others.

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