ADJECTIVE

leer/leːɐ̯/empty; vacant; blank

leer is a German adjective that means empty, vacant, or blank. It is pronounced /leːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "leerer" and "leersten".

Definitions

1.holding nothing inside; not filled(container, space)

a.describing containers or spaces with nothing in them

Die Flasche ist leer.The bottle is empty.

b.rooms or places where nobody is present

Das Klassenzimmer war am Abend leer.The classroom was empty in the evening.

2.containing nothing written, printed, or shown; blank(form, page, screen, etc.)

a.a page or screen with no content

Das Blatt Papier ist noch leer.The sheet of paper is still blank.

Adjective Forms

Positiveleer
Comparativeleerer
Superlativeleersten

Frequently asked questions

What does "leer" mean in English?
"leer" means empty, vacant, or blank. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "leer"?
"leer" is pronounced /leːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "leer"?
The comparative of "leer" is "leerer" and the superlative is "leersten".
What part of speech is "leer"?
"leer" is a adjective in German.

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