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

Positiveleise
Comparativeleiser
Superlativeleisesten

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.

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