Redezeit

speaking time, allocated time at the podium

noun RAY-deh-tsyte Rare

Usage Note

Redezeit is the allotted time a speaker may speak, especially in parliament or debates; die Redezeit ist abgelaufen means time is up. Each party's Redezeit in the Bundestag is carefully regulated.

Examples

"Die Abgeordnete nutzte ihre gesamte Redezeit für ihr Hauptanliegen."

Natural Translation

The MP used all her speaking time for her main concern.

Literal Translation

The MP used her entire speaking-time for her main concern.

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