The German verb "reden" means "to talk" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "reden" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "reden" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | rede |
| du | you (informal) | redest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | redet |
| wir | we | reden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | redet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | reden |
Er redet über das Wetter.
He talks about the weather.
How to Conjugate "reden" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | redete |
| du | you (informal) | redetest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | redete |
| wir | we | redeten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | redetet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | redeten |
Er redete über seine Arbeit.
He talked about his work.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe geredet |
| du | you (informal) | hast geredet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat geredet |
| wir | we | haben geredet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt geredet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben geredet |
Er hat lange geredet.
He has talked for a long time.
How to Conjugate "reden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte geredet |
| du | you (informal) | hattest geredet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte geredet |
| wir | we | hatten geredet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet geredet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten geredet |
Er hatte lange geredet.
He had talked for a long time.
How to Conjugate "reden" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde reden |
| du | you (informal) | wirst reden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird reden |
| wir | we | werden reden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet reden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden reden |
Er wird über Arbeit reden.
He will talk about work.
How to Conjugate "reden" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | rede |
| du | you (informal) | redest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | rede |
| wir | we | reden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | redet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | reden |
Er sagt, er rede über das Thema.
He says he is talking about the topic.
How to Conjugate "reden" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | redete |
| du | you (informal) | redetest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | redete |
| wir | we | redeten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | redetet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | redeten |
Er redete mit dem Lehrer.
He would talk with the teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions About "reden"
Is "reden" regular or irregular in German?
"Reden" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "reden" mean in English?
The German verb "reden" means "to talk" in English.
How do you conjugate "reden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → rede, du → redest, er/sie/es → redet, wir → reden, ihr → redet, sie/Sie → reden.
How many tenses does "reden" have in German?
"Reden" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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