This is the 538th most frequent Dutch word.
spreken
To speak.
The word 'spreek' is used here to express the ability to communicate in a specific language.
Ik spreek Nederlands.
I speak Dutch.
The word 'spreken' is used here to request someone to reduce their speaking speed.
Kun je wat langzamer spreken, alstublieft?
Could you speak a bit slower, please?
The word 'spraken' demonstrates past tense usage of the verb to indicate a discussion that occurred previously.