die Leute, pl.
people
Das sind mehrere Menschen zusammen, oft ohne dass man sie genau kennt.
The German word "Leute" is a plural noun that means "people" or "individuals." It is informally used to refer to a group of persons. It does not have a singular form; instead, "Leute" naturally refers to multiple individuals.
Similar words in German include "Menschen" (humans/people) and "Personen" (persons).
Differences:
- Menschen is a broader term that encompasses all individuals as part of the human race, often with a focus on humanity as a whole.
- Personen refers more specifically to identifiable individuals or persons, commonly used in formal contexts.
In contrast, Leute has a more casual connotation and conveys a sense of informal grouping or sociality among unfamiliar individuals.
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Examples
Die Leute gehen spazieren.noun
The people are going for a walk.
Viele Leute treffen sich im Park.noun
Many people meet in the park.
Einige Leute treffen sich im Park.noun
Some people are meeting in the park.
Die Leute sprechen miteinander.noun
The people are talking to each other.
Jeden Tag kommen Leute zum Markt.noun
Every day people come to the market.
Leute laufen jeden Tag zur Arbeit.noun
People walk to work every day.
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