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A person who gives a speech, lecture, or address in front of an audience.
Der Redner sprach frei und überzeugte das Publikum mit seinen Argumenten.
The speaker spoke without notes and convinced the audience with his arguments.
'Der Redner' (the speaker) is closely related to the verb 'reden' (to talk/speak) and the noun 'die Rede' (speech). A 'Redner' is a person who gives a speech or speaks in front of an audience.
Der nächste Redner wird über die Zukunft der Technologie reden.
The next speaker will talk about the future of technology.
To describe a 'Redner' (speaker), adjectives are often used that evaluate their ability. Common combinations are 'ein brillanter Redner' (a brilliant speaker), 'ein geübter Redner' (an experienced speaker), or also 'ein langweiliger Redner' (a boring speaker).
Er ist ein wirklich mitreißender Redner, dem man stundenlang zuhören kann.
He is a truly captivating speaker whom you can listen to for hours.
The audience can 'dem Redner zuhören' (listen to the speaker), 'dem Redner folgen' (follow the speaker), or 'dem Redner widersprechen' (contradict/disagree with the speaker). The speaker themselves can 'überzeugen' (convince), 'fesseln' (captivate), or 'informieren' (inform) the audience.
Das Publikum hörte dem Redner aufmerksam zu.
The audience listened attentively to the speaker.
speaker / spokesperson
Sprecher and Redner both appear in public, but their roles are different. The Sprecher speaks officially on behalf of an organization; the Redner gives a speech, lecture, or address to an audience. When the focus is on representation, Sprecher is the right choice; when it is on the speech being delivered, Redner is the right choice.
Auf der Versammlung hält der Redner eine Ansprache zum Vereinsjubiläum.
At the meeting, the speaker gives an address to mark the association's anniversary.
Auf der Versammlung erklärt der Sprecher die Position des Vereins.
At the meeting, the association's spokesperson explains the association's position.
