speak to

ansprechen, berühren

Durch eine Idee, Geschichte oder ein Kunstwerk Gefühle berühren und jemandem das Gefühl geben, verstanden zu werden.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone feel understood or strongly connected to an idea, story, or work of art.

• This song really speaks to me.
• Her story spoke to people who felt lonely.
• Does any of his poetry speak to you?

So benutzt man es: something speaks to someone (That song speaks to anyone who has lost a friend.)

Synonyme: resonate with, move, touch

Häufige Wendungen: speak to someone, speak to readers

belegen, zeugen von

Zeigen, dass etwas wahr ist, oder dafür einen Beleg liefern.

In einfachem Englisch: To show that something is true or give evidence about it.

• Her results speak to her skill.
• The high sales figures spoke to strong public demand.
• His long service speaks to his commitment to the school.

So benutzt man es: something speaks to something (These results speak to the quality of her work.)

Synonyme: show, demonstrate, attest to

Häufige Wendungen: speak to something, speak to quality

ansprechen, behandeln

In einer Rede oder einem Text auf ein bestimmtes Thema eingehen.

In einfachem Englisch: To discuss a particular subject or deal with it in a speech or piece of writing.

• This report speaks to your concerns.
• The next speaker will speak to the question of funding.
• Her presentation spoke to the needs of local families.

So benutzt man es: speak to something (The report speaks to several concerns raised by parents.)

Synonyme: address, discuss, deal with

Häufige Wendungen: speak to concerns, speak to something, speak to issues