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How do you say "empty" in German?
leer
In German, "empty" is leer.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LAIR' (rhyme with 'hair'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Leer is an adjective. Comparative: leerer, superlative: am leersten.
Example sentence
Das Bett ist leer.
The bed is empty.
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How to remember leer
Leer sounds like 'lair'. An empty lair has no animal living in it.
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Questions about leer
How do you say "empty" in German?
In German, "empty" is leer. It is a noun.
How is leer written in German?
leer is written using the standard German script.
How is leer used in a sentence?
Use leer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Bett ist leer. (The bed is empty.).
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