leer
empty
Etwas ohne Inhalt oder ohne etwas darin, zum Beispiel ein Glas ohne Wasser.
The German word "leer" is an adjective meaning "empty". It describes something that contains nothing or is vacant. For example, "Das Glas ist leer" means "The glass is empty."
Similar words include:
- "nicht gefüllt" (not filled)
- "frei" (free, as in unoccupied)
- "entleert" (emptied)
Difference:
- "Leer" emphasizes the lack of contents or substance.
- "Frei" often refers to something being free or available, not necessarily empty (e.g., a free seat).
- "Entleert" suggests that something used to be filled and has been emptied.
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Examples
Die Flasche ist leer.adjective
The bottle is empty.
Sein Glas ist leer.adjective
His glass is empty.
Die Flasche steht leer auf dem Tisch.adjective
The bottle stands empty on the table.
Mein Glas ist leer.adjective
My glass is empty.
Mein Becher ist fast leer.adjective
My cup is almost empty.
Der Becher ist leer.adjective
The cup is empty.
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