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
| Positive | leer |
|---|---|
| Comparative | leerer |
| Superlative | leersten |
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.
