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adjective
leer
empty
Meaning of leer
Deutsch
ohne Inhalt; nicht gefüllt
English
containing nothing
Pronunciation
German
[leːɐ̯]
leer with English translation
leer usage examples
🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English
Der Raum ist leer.
The room is empty.
🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English
Die Flasche ist leer.
The bottle is empty.
leer synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between leer, frei, vakant, leerstehend, and hohl
F
🇩🇪German
frei
broad: free/available; can mean unoccupied, available, or unobstructed; context-dependent.
A1very often
V
🇩🇪German
vakant
formal: denotes a vacant post/position; used in official contexts (job ads, administration).
A1rare word
L
🇩🇪German
leerstehend
refers to a building/space standing empty/unoccupied; often implies long-term vacancy or not in use.
A1rare word
Advanced: broader words
🇩🇪German
indicates a hollow interior; not necessarily empty of contents; emphasizes shape/structure rather than lack of contents.
A1often
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What does leer mean?
containing nothing
How do you pronounce leer?
leer is pronounced [leːɐ̯].
How is leer used in a sentence?
The room is empty. Translation: Der Raum ist leer.
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