das Gerede
talk
Unnecessary, empty, or exaggerated talk that is perceived as annoying or irritating.
EXAMPLE
Ich kann dieses ständige Gerede über belanglose Dinge nicht mehr hören.
I can't listen to this constant talk about trivial things anymore.
das Gerede
talk / gossip
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Meanings
das Gerede
gossip
Unconfirmed statements or rumors spread about someone or something.
EXAMPLE
Das Gerede über seine angebliche Kündigung hat sich schnell im ganzen Büro verbreitet.
The gossip about his alleged resignation quickly spread throughout the office.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gerede, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Geredes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gerede | – |
| accusative | das Gerede | – |
| dative | dem Gerede | – |
| genitive | des Geredes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
The right preposition
The topic or person concerned is often introduced with 'über' and the accusative. This pattern works with both meanings of 'Gerede' (talk / gossip).
EXAMPLE
Das Gerede über den neuen Kollegen geht mir auf die Nerven.
The talk about the new colleague is getting on my nerves.
Typical collocations
'Das Gerede satt haben' (to be fed up with the talk) or 'das Gerede nicht mehr ertragen können' (to no longer be able to stand the talk) clearly express annoyance. 'Mit dem Gerede aufhören' (to stop the talk) is often used to tell someone directly to stop.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe dein Gerede über meine Fehler langsam satt.
I'm slowly getting fed up with your talk about my mistakes.
Fixed expressions
In 'ins Gerede kommen' (to become the subject of gossip), the person concerned is the subject. In 'jemanden ins Gerede bringen' (to make someone the subject of gossip), the person concerned is in the accusative; the subject refers to the cause of the rumors.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Verschwinden des Geldes kam der Kassierer ins Gerede.
After the money disappeared, the cashier became the subject of gossip.
Die anonymen Vorwürfe brachten den Vereinsvorsitzenden ins Gerede.
The anonymous accusations made the club president the subject of gossip.
In real life
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