Singular
das
Reden
speaking, speeches
Plural: die Reden
Why does the noun Reden have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Reden
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Reden | ein Reden | kein Reden |
| Akkusativ | das Reden | ein Reden | kein Reden |
| Dativ | dem Reden | einem Reden | keinem Reden |
| Genitiv | des Redens | eines Redens | keines Redens |
| Nominativ | die Reden | Reden | keine Reden |
| Akkusativ | die Reden | Reden | keine Reden |
| Dativ | den Reden | Reden | keinen Reden |
| Genitiv | der Reden | Reden | keiner Reden |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Reden in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das lange Reden ist ermüdend.The long speech is tiring. | Ein Reden beginnt bald.A speech begins soon. | Kein Reden ist perfekt.No speech is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre das lange Reden.I hear the long speech. | Wir halten ein Reden.We are giving a speech. | Ich mag kein Reden.I don't like any speech. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem langen Reden.I follow the long speech. | Ich lausche einem Reden.I listen to a speech. | Ich glaube keinem Reden.I believe no speech. |
| Genitiv | Der Inhalt des langen Redens ist klar.The content of the long speech is clear. | Der Beginn eines Redens ist wichtig.The beginning of a speech is important. | Das Ende keines Redens ist bekannt.The end of no speech is known. |
| Nominativ | Die langen Reden sind interessant.The long speeches are interesting. | Reden dauern oft lang.Speeches often last long. | Keine Reden sind kurz.No speeches are short. |
| Akkusativ | Er hört die langen Reden.He hears the long speeches. | Wir halten Reden.We are giving speeches. | Ich mag keine Reden.I don't like any speeches. |
| Dativ | Ich folge den langen Reden.I follow the long speeches. | Ich lausche Reden.I listen to speeches. | Ich glaube keinen Reden.I believe no speeches. |
| Genitiv | Der Zweck der langen Reden ist klar.The purpose of the long speeches is clear. | Die Themen Reden sind oft politisch.The topics of speeches are often political. | Der Inhalt keiner Reden ist gut.The content of no speeches is good. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Reden?
It is das Reden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reden is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Reden?
The noun Reden is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Reden mean in English?
The German word das Reden translates to “speaking, speeches” in English.
How do you decline das Reden?
Like all German nouns, Reden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Reden
- Akkusativ: das Reden
- Dativ: dem Reden
- Genitiv: des Redens
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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