How do you say "empty" in German?

In German, "empty" is leer. It is a adjective.

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leer is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following German pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "empty" in German?

In German, "empty" is leer. It is a adjective. The word is spelled leer and pronounced as written, following German pronunciation rules.

Is leer masculine or feminine?

leer is an adjective in German. Adjectives in this language usually agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.

How is leer used in a sentence?

Use leer as you would use the equivalent adjective in English. In German, word order and agreement rules determine how leer fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the German language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.