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

Infinitivereden
Present (ich)rede
Present (du)redest
Present (er/sie/es)redet
Preterite (ich)redete
Participle IIgeredet
Konjunktiv II (ich)redete
Imperative (singular)red
Imperative (plural)redet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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