„Du hast gut reden."
It is all very well for you to talk.
What does „Du hast gut reden." mean in German?
„Du hast gut reden." means "It is all very well for you to talk.." Literally: "You have good talking.."
Literal Translation
"You have good talking."
English Equivalent
"That's easy for you to say."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'gut reden haben' = to have it easy talking
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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That is of no consequence.
„Das hat nichts zu bedeuten."
It is of no consequence. No matter.
„Das ist dummes Zeug."
That is stuff and nonsense.
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Exit (exeunt).
„Vom 1. Januar ab wird die Miete erhöht."
From the 1st of January the rent will be raised.
„Er ist abgeblitzt."
He was rebuffed.
