🗣️👥📅

How to Say ‘I'll speak with the guests today.’ in German

Ich spreche heute mit den Gästen.

ikh SHPREH-khe hoin-te mit dayn GES-ten

[ikh SHPREH-khe hoin-te mit dayn GES-ten]

💬 Usage Tip: German often uses the present tense for the future when a time word like heute makes it clear: Ich rufe morgen an "I'll call tomorrow".

Phrase Breakdown

Ich spreche heute

ikh SHPREH-khe hoin-te

I'll speak today

German often uses the present tense for the future. 'Spreche' sounds like 'SHPRE-khuh', and 'heute' like 'HOY-tuh'.

Example

Ich arbeite heute.

I'm working today.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

spreche

[SHPREH-khe]

speak

Form of 'sprechen' (to speak) used with 'ich'.

Example

Ich spreche gern mit dir.

I like talking with you.

heute

[hoin-te]

today

On this present day.

Example

Heute zieh' ich zum letzten Mal um.

Today I am moving for the last time.

mit den Gästen.

mit dayn GES-ten

with the guests.

Dative plural after 'mit'. Stress 'GÄS' in 'Gästen'.

Example

Sie redet mit den Gästen.

She's talking with the guests.

Words in this phrase

mit

[mit]

with

A preposition used to show accompaniment.

Example

Mit dem Taxi fahre ich zum Bahnhof.

I am going to the train station with the taxi.

den

[dayn]

the (dative plural)

Article form used for plural nouns after 'mit'.

Example

Ich gehe mit den Kindern.

I go with the children.

Gästen

[GES-ten]

guests

Dative plural of 'der Gast', a hotel visitor.

Example

Das Hotel hat viele Gästen geholfen.

The hotel helped many guests.

Guides for German learners

Duolingo vs Pimsleur: Tapping on a Screen or Talking Out Loud?Duolingo vs Pimsleur: five minutes of tapping versus thirty minutes of speaking. What each is good at, what each costs, and which to pick for your goal.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”

Emma L., 27, UX Researcher

“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”

Marcus J., 40, Engineer

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer