holh, chim; e.g. He speaks English = Mirang holh in a holh; e.g. He speaks his mind = A ruahmi a chim; e.g. Think before you speak is a good motto = Na chim hlan ah ruat hmasa ti hi hruaitu ca i hmanmi biatlang ttha a si;
speak distinctly = Fiang tein chim
speak out = thang le fiang in chim
so to speak = cu bantukin a si hei ti awk a si ko.