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A word borrowed from English for a speech, address, or talk, often used in a modern, informal, or business context.
Auf der Konferenz hielt die Gründerin eine inspirierende Speech über die Zukunft der Technologie.
At the conference, the founder gave an inspiring speech about the future of technology.
'Speech' is an English loanword that is often used in modern, international, or business contexts. It sounds more dynamic and modern than traditional German words.
Der CEO hielt eine motivierende Speech vor allen Mitarbeitern.
The CEO gave a motivational speech in front of all the employees.
The most common and important verb combination is 'eine Speech halten' (to give a speech). This is the fixed expression used to say that someone gives a speech.
Sie war sehr nervös, bevor sie ihre Speech halten musste.
She was very nervous before she had to give her speech.
'Speech' is often combined with adjectives that describe the effect or content, for example 'eine inspirierende Speech' (an inspiring speech), 'eine emotionale Speech' (an emotional speech), or 'eine kurze Speech' (a short speech).
Es war eine sehr emotionale Speech, die viele Zuhörer berührt hat.
It was a very emotional speech that moved many listeners.
speech / talk
Rede and Speech both refer to a spoken contribution delivered in public. Rede is the neutral and often more formal standard term, while Speech sounds especially modern, informal, or business-oriented. In an official context, Rede is more appropriate; in a modern business environment, Speech may be suitable.
Der Start-up-Gründer hielt beim Geschäftstreffen eine kurze Speech.
The startup founder gave a short speech at the business meeting.
Die Direktorin hielt bei der Feier eine Rede.
The director gave a speech at the celebration.
