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Redebeitrag

spoken contribution, speech contribution in a debate

noun RAY-de-by-trahk Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Redebeitrag (m) is the standard term in German parliament, committees, and public debates for an individual's spoken contribution. 'einen Redebeitrag leisten' (to make a contribution to the debate). It is more formal than Wortmeldung (request to speak).

Examples

"Jeder Redebeitrag im Stadtrat war auf drei Minuten begrenzt."

Natural Translation

Each spoken contribution in the city council was limited to three minutes.

Literal Translation

Each speech-contribution in-the city-council was to three minutes limited.

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