direct speech
US /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
UK /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
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directe rede, directe spraak
the actual words that someone says, written or reported exactly as they were spoken, usually enclosed in quotation marks
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In the sentence, 'He said, "I am tired,"' the part "I am tired" is direct speech.
In de zin 'Hij zei: "Ik ben moe"' is het deel "Ik ben moe" directe rede.
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Always use quotation marks for direct speech.
Gebruik altijd aanhalingstekens voor directe rede.