gleichreden
to speak simultaneously, to talk over each other
verb GLAIKH-ray-den Rare
Usage Note
Gleichreden (also durcheinanderreden) is informal and describes everyone talking at the same time. Less formal synonym: alle redeten gleichzeitig. Used in everyday descriptions of chaotic group discussions or family arguments.
Examples
"Bei der Diskussion redeten alle gleichzeitig, was zu Chaos führte."
Natural Translation
During the discussion everyone spoke at the same time, which led to chaos.
Literal Translation
During the discussion talked all simultaneously, which to chaos led.
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