VERB
leeren/ˈleːʁən/to empty; to drain; to clear out
leeren is a German verb that means to empty, to drain, or to clear out. It is pronounced /ˈleːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leerte" and the past participle is "geleert".
Definitions
1.to make something empty; to remove contents(container, place)
a.empty (a container, bag, etc.)
Kannst du bitte den Mülleimer leeren?—Can you please empty the trash can?
2.to drain or drink something until empty(drain)
a.drink completely (esp. a glass)
Er leerte sein Glas in einem Zug.—He emptied his glass in one go.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leeren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leere |
| Present (du) | leerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leert |
| Preterite (ich) | leerte |
| Participle II | geleert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leerte |
| Imperative (singular) | leere |
| Imperative (plural) | leert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leeren" mean in English?
- "leeren" means to empty, to drain, or to clear out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leeren"?
- "leeren" is pronounced /ˈleːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leeren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leeren" is "geleert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leeren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leeren" becomes "leerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leeren"?
- "leeren" is a verb in German.
