VERB
reden/ˈʁeːdn̩/to talk; to speak; to converse
reden is a German verb that means to talk, to speak, or to converse. It is pronounced /ˈʁeːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "redete" and the past participle is "geredet".
Definitions
1.to say words; to talk(general communication)
a.to communicate using spoken language
Sie reden oft miteinander über ihre Pläne.—They often talk to each other about their plans.
2.to give a formal speech(formal/public speaking)
a.to deliver a speech
Der Bürgermeister wird morgen vor dem Parlament reden.—The mayor will speak before the parliament tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rede |
| Present (du) | redest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | redet |
| Preterite (ich) | redete |
| Participle II | geredet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | redete |
| Imperative (singular) | red |
| Imperative (plural) | redet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reden" mean in English?
- "reden" means to talk, to speak, or to converse. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reden"?
- "reden" is pronounced /ˈʁeːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reden" is "geredet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "reden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reden" becomes "redete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reden"?
- "reden" is a verb in German.
