reden
Translation
to talk, to speak
Examples
Wir müssen reden.
We need to talk.
Sie redet mit ihrer Freundin.
She is talking with her friend.
Er redet oft über Politik.
He often talks about politics.
Rede nicht so einen Unsinn!
Don't talk such nonsense!
Grammar Patterns
((mit+3)) to talk with sb. She is talking with her mother.
((über+4)) to talk about sth. Let's talk about the plan.
((von+3)) to talk of/about sth. He talks of his childhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sprechen (to speak, more formal), sich unterhalten (to converse); Antonyms: schweigen (to be silent)
Etymology
From Old High German 'redion' (to speak, account for). Related to the old sense of English 'to read' (to advise, interpret).
Memory Tips
Often implies a more casual, continuous form of talking than 'sprechen'. Think of 'chatting' or 'having a talk'.