reden

/ˈʁeːdn̩/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): redet
past: redete
perfect: hat geredet

Meaning

to talk, to speak

Close to sprechen, but reden often emphasizes the act of talking/chatting itself rather than the content, as in "mit jemandem reden" (to have a talk with someone).
- Wir müssen darüber reden.
  
  We need to talk about that.
- Wir müssen dringend über das Problem reden. Hast du heute Abend Zeit?
  
  We urgently have to talk about the problem. Do you have time this evening?

Similar words

sprechen

sprechen is the more neutral, general verb for speaking (including languages: "Deutsch sprechen"); reden leans toward the act of talking or chatting.

Practice

1 What does reden mean?

2 Fill the gap: Wir müssen darüber ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches reden?

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Last updated 2026-09-16