ADJECTIVE
leise/ˈlaɪ̯zə/quiet; soft; low (in volume)
leise is a German adjective that means quiet, soft, or low (in volume). It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯zə/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "leiser" and "leisesten".
Definitions
1.making little noise; not loud(sound, noise, voice)
a.quiet, not loud (general sense)
Bitte sei leise, die Kinder schlafen schon.—Please be quiet, the children are already sleeping.
b.soft/low in volume (music, voice, etc.)
Sie sprach mit leiser Stimme.—She spoke in a soft voice.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | leise |
|---|---|
| Comparative | leiser |
| Superlative | leisesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leise" mean in English?
- "leise" means quiet, soft, or low (in volume). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "leise"?
- "leise" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯zə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "leise"?
- The comparative of "leise" is "leiser" and the superlative is "leisesten".
- What part of speech is "leise"?
- "leise" is a adjective in German.
