leise
quietly · quiet
Es beschreibt einen sehr schwachen oder kaum hörbaren Ton oder ein Geräusch.
Definition & meaning
Leise means quiet, soft or gentle in sound. It describes something that makes little noise, such as a voice, music or footsteps. As an adverb, it means quietly or softly.
It can also describe something faint or subtle, such as a hint or a feeling.
Grammar & Word origin
- Part of speech: adjective and adverb
- Comparative: leiser — quieter
- Superlative: am leisesten — quietest
- As an adjective before a noun, it takes an ending: eine leise Stimme — a quiet voice.
The word comes from Middle High German līse, meaning “gentle” or “quiet.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- still — quiet or silent; often suggests an absence of sound rather than a low volume.
- ruhig — calm or quiet; can also describe a peaceful state.
- sanft — gentle or soft; emphasizes mildness rather than low volume.
Antonym
Common phrases & collocations
Make “leise” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Sie spricht sehr leise.adverb
She speaks very quietly.
Das Baby schläft leise in seinem Bettchen.adverb
The baby sleeps quietly in its little bed.
Er singt ein leises Lied.adjective
He sings a quiet song.
Er geht leise durch den Raum.adverb
He walks quietly through the room.
Er singt leise.adverb
He sings quietly.
Er spricht sehr leise.adverb
He speaks very quietly.
Das Kind liest leise ein Buch.adverb
The child reads a book quietly.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad