German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
Redner
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁeːdnɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounspeaker
Example
Der Redner kommt gleich auf die Bühne.
The speaker is coming onto the stage shortly.
More examples
Der Redner erhielt großen Applaus.
The speaker received great applause.
Core concept
A person at a lectern delivering a prepared speech to an audience.
Common phrases
ein bekannter Redner
a well-known speaker
als Redner sprechen
speak as a speaker
Haupt-Redner
main speaker
Similar words
Sprecher: A general term for someone who speaks in conversation or gives explanations.
Referent: A specialist who gives a lecture or report at a conference or seminar.
Moderator: A person who guides a discussion or program and coordinates participants' contributions.
Dozent: A teacher who lectures in a specialist subject at a university or in a course.
Definition in German
Jemand, der eine vorbereitete Rede hält.
Word origin
Redner is formed from the inherited Germanic verb reden, 'to speak', with the agent suffix -er for a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- Redner usually refers to a public or formal speaker, while Sprecher also commonly means a spokesperson or a person speaking more generally.