Leere/ˈleːʁə/emptiness; void; vacuum
Leere is a German noun that means emptiness, void, or vacuum. It is pronounced /ˈleːʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.state of being empty; absence of content(general/conceptual)
a.condition without anything inside; lack of physical content
Die Leere im Raum war überwältigend.—The emptiness in the room was overwhelming.
2.feeling of inner emptiness; lack of purpose or emotion(psychological/figurative)
a.state of emotional numbness or meaninglessness
Nach dem Verlust fühlte sie eine tiefe Leere.—After the loss, she felt a profound emptiness.
3.empty space or vacuum, especially in science or philosophy(physics/philosophy)
a.area without matter; vacuum
Im Weltall herrscht größtenteils Leere.—There is mostly emptiness in outer space.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Leere | — |
| Genitive | der Leere | — |
| Dative | der Leere | — |
| Accusative | die Leere | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leere" mean in English?
- "Leere" means emptiness, void, or vacuum. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leere"?
- "Leere" is pronounced /ˈleːʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leere" der, die, or das?
- "Leere" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Leere"?
- "Leere" is a noun in German.
