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Redegabe

gift of the gab, oratorical talent

noun RAY-de-gah-be Rare

Usage Note

Redegabe (Rede = speech + Gabe = gift) refers to a natural talent for speaking persuasively and eloquently. It is somewhat formal or literary but also appears in everyday compliments about public speakers.

Examples

"Mit seiner Redegabe überzeugte er die gesamte Versammlung."

Natural Translation

With his gift of the gab he won over the entire assembly.

Literal Translation

With his speech-gift he convinced the entire assembly.

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