Translation of German word "Leute" to English
dieLeute
/ˈloʏtə/
Meaning
NounPersons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
How to use
The noun Leute ('people') is plural-only (plurale tantum) and declined as plural (die Leute, G. der Leute, D. den Leuten). It is used for informal groups of people, whereas Menschen is used for human beings in general.
🇬🇧 English
people
Example
Gestern Abend waren so viele Leute im Restaurant.
There were so many people in the restaurant last night.
Diese sechs Leute warten auf den Bus.
These six people are waiting for the bus.
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Common phrases
- viele Leute— many people
- junge Leute— young people
- Leute treffen— to meet people
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What is the definition of the German word "die Leute"?▼
The German word "die Leute" is defined as: "Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc."
What does the German word "die Leute" mean?▼
The German word "die Leute" means "people" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Leute"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Leute"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Leute sind sehr freundlich." (which translates as "There were so many people in the restaurant last night.").
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