Translation of German word "leer" to English
leer
/leːɐ̯/
Meaning
AdjectiveDevoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.
How to use
leer ('empty / vacant / blank') is an adjective. Eine leere Flasche — An empty bottle. Mit leeren Händen — Empty-handed.
🇬🇧 English
empty
Example
Die Flasche ist schon völlig leer, wir brauchen eine neue.
The bottle is already completely empty, we need a new one.
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Common phrases
- mit leeren Händen— empty-handed
- leer ausgehen— to come away empty-handed / get nothing
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What is the definition of the German word "leer"?▼
The German word "leer" is defined as: "Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant."
What does the German word "leer" mean?▼
The German word "leer" means "empty" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "leer"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "leer" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "leer"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Flasche ist schon völlig leer, wir brauchen eine neue." (which translates as "The bottle is already completely empty, we need a new one.").
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