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Wörtliche Rede Glossary of terms

Wörtliche Rede involves the exact repetition of words spoken by a person in a text.

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  • Translations: direct speech, direct quote
  • Related concepts: Direkte Rede, indirekte Rede, Zitieren, Gespräch

Detailed Explanation

In German, Wörtliche Rede is marked with specific signs such as quotation marks and colons. The structure follows grammatical rules. For example, the first letter of the quote is always capitalized. This usage helps to clearly distinguish what a person said from other parts of the text.

Its correct use is fundamental in narratives and dialogues.

Usage examples of "Wörtliche Rede"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sagte: „Ich komme morgen.“The Wörtliche Rede is introduced with a colon and quotation marks, reproducing the exact words.
  2. „Ich bin müde“, meinte er.The quotation marks enclose the direct speech, followed by a comma and the description of the speaker.
  3. Sie fragte: „Warum bist du so spät?“The use of the colon precedes the direct speech, with the exact words between quotation marks.
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