Redegewandtheit

eloquence, verbal fluency

noun RAY-de-ge-vant-hait Rare

Usage Note

Redegewandtheit (lit. 'agility of speech') praises someone's ability to express themselves smoothly and persuasively. More specific to spoken communication than Eloquenz (which can apply to writing). Valued in sales, law and politics.

Examples

"Mit seiner Redegewandtheit konnte er jeden Zuhörer überzeugen."

Natural Translation

With his eloquence he could convince every listener.

Literal Translation

With his speech-agility could he every listener convince.

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