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noise
Ein lautes, störendes Geräusch, das oft unangenehm ist und Ruhe oder Konzentration verhindert.
Lärm is a German noun meaning "noise" or "loud sound."
It refers to unpleasant, disturbing, or excessive sound.
Similar words:
- Krach (often informal, refers to loud, disturbing noise or a quarrel)
- Geräusch (general term for any sound or noise, not necessarily unpleasant)
- Poltern (noisy banging or rumbling sounds)
Differences:
- Lärm typically emphasizes disturbance and annoyance due to loudness.
- Krach is more colloquial and can imply chaotic noise or a noisy argument.
- Geräusch is neutral and broader, including all kinds of sounds.
- Poltern specifically denotes heavy, clattering sounds like banging or knocking.
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Examples
Der Lärm draußen ist sehr laut.noun
The noise outside is very loud.
Viel Lärm kommt von der Baustelle.noun
A lot of noise is coming from the construction site.
Der Lärm draußen ist laut.noun
The noise outside is loud.
Wegen des starken Lärms konnte ich nicht einschlafen.noun
Because of the loud noise I could not fall asleep.
Die Kinder klagen über den Lärm im Klassenzimmer.noun
The children complain about the noise in the classroom.
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