ADJECTIVE
lauter/ˈlaʊ̯tɐ/nothing but; sheer; pure
lauter is a German adjective that means nothing but, sheer, or pure. It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯tɐ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "lauterer" and "lautersten".
Definitions
1.consisting entirely or only of (something)(only, exclusively)
a.nothing but; only
Das sind lauter gute Nachrichten.—Those are nothing but good news.
2.sheer, pure (to intensify quality or character)(emphatic, pure)
a.sheer; pure (emphasizing extent or amount)
Sie sprach mit lauter Freude.—She spoke with sheer joy.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | lauter |
|---|---|
| Comparative | lauterer |
| Superlative | lautersten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lauter" mean in English?
- "lauter" means nothing but, sheer, or pure. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "lauter"?
- "lauter" is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯tɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "lauter"?
- The comparative of "lauter" is "lauterer" and the superlative is "lautersten".
- What part of speech is "lauter"?
- "lauter" is a adjective in German.
