der laut, Laute (Geräusch)
loudly · loud
Etwas, das viel Geräusch macht oder stark zu hören ist.
The German word "laut" is an adjective and adverb that means "loud" or "noisy". It can describe the volume or intensity of a sound, suggesting that it is strong enough to be heard clearly. When used as an adverb, it can modify a verb to indicate that an action is performed loudly.
Similar words in German include "geräuschvoll" (noisy), "tönend" (resounding), and "schallend" (ringing or echoing).
Although each of these words relates to sound, their usage can differ based on context:
- "geräuschvoll" emphasizes the presence of multiple noises,
- "tönend" suggests a musical or resonant quality,
- "schallend" often refers to echoing or booming sounds.
"Laut", in its everyday use, typically describes simply a high volume of sound, without implying a specific quality of that sound as the other terms might.
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Examples
Die Katze miaut laut.noun
The cat meows loudly.
Kinder sprechen laut auf dem Spielplatz.noun
Children speak loudly on the playground.
Im Klassenzimmer sprechen alle laut.noun
In the classroom everyone speaks loudly.
Alle lachen laut im Park.noun
Everyone laughs loudly in the park.
Gestern war das Gewitter sehr laut.noun
Yesterday, the thunderstorm was very loud.
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