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Talking

Noun CEFR A1 Common
ˈtɔːkɪŋ

Definitions

The action of the verb talk.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

日本語話
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Latviešuruna
Türkçelakırtı
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Examples

“It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find⟳ himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch⟳ was pleasant.”
“1864–65, Anthony Trollope, Can You Forgive⟳ Her? He did not himself care for the loose little talkings, half flat and half sharp, of men when they meet⟳ together in idleness.”

CEFR level

A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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