rede

In a sentence

• Ich halte heute eine Rede vor der Klasse.

  I'm giving a speech to the class today.

  In this context, 'Rede' means 'speech' or 'address', an organized presentation or talk directed at an audience.

• Er bittet mich, nicht immer nur leere Reden zu schwingen.

  He asks me not to always make empty speeches.

  Here, 'Reden' is used in the plural sense and refers to 'speeches' or 'statements', often figuratively indicating insubstantial or rhetorical talk.

• Rede ich vor einer großen Gruppe, bin ich oft nervös.

  When I speak in front of a large group, I am often nervous.

  In this case, 'rede' (first-person singular of 'reden') means 'speak' or 'talk', referring to the action of speaking directly.