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How do you say "loud" in German?
laut
In German, "loud" is laut.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LOWT', one syllable, with 'au' sounding like 'ow' in 'cow'.
Grammar notes
laut is an adjective. In predicate position ("it is laut") it takes no ending; when placed before a noun, its ending changes to match the noun's gender and case.
Example sentence
Die Musik war zu laut.
The music was too loud.
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How to remember laut
Laut is a direct cognate of English 'loud', both from the same old Germanic root and even similar in spelling.
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Questions about laut
How do you say "loud" in German?
In German, "loud" is laut. It is an adjective.
How is laut used in a sentence?
Use laut as you would use the equivalent adjective in English. For example: Die Musik war zu laut. (The music was too loud.).
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