This text explores the philosophical distinctions between the terms "language," "speaking" (utterance), and "speech" (discourse), which are frequently conflated in common usage. Drawing on etymological roots in ancient Greek, specifically the terms logos and legein, the author emphasizes the necessity of conceptual precision within philosophical inquiry. Language is defined as the specific medium or system through which one speaks. "Speaking" (mluva) refers to the external, sensory manifestation of linguistic expression, primarily consisting of sound and gesture. In contrast, "speech" (řeč) encompasses the dimension of meaning and sense—it refers to the essence of "what" is being discussed. The text challenges the simplistic view of language use as a mere externalization of internal thoughts into audible or written forms. Instead, it highlights a more complex relationship between form and content. The objective is to clarify these fundamental categories for philosophical analysis, illustrating the difference between the physical act of talking and meaningful discourse through examples such as observing a television broadcast without sound.