Leer - translation, pronunciation and examples
empty
containing nothing
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When to use leer
leeres Zimmer
leere Schachtel
leere Flasche
leere Tasse
leerer Teller
leer usage examples
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emphasizes the action/result of having been emptied; often implies someone emptied it.
broad: free/available; can mean unoccupied, available, or unobstructed; context-dependent.
formal: denotes a vacant post/position; used in official contexts (job ads, administration).
refers to a building/space standing empty/unoccupied; often implies long-term vacancy or not in use.
indicates a hollow interior; not necessarily empty of contents; emphasizes shape/structure rather than lack of contents.
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What's the difference between leer / frei / vakant / leerstehend / hohl
emphasizes the action/result of having been emptied; often implies someone emptied it.
Die Flasche ist entleert.
Бутылка опустошена.
broad: free/available; can mean unoccupied, available, or unobstructed; context-dependent.
Der Platz ist frei.
Место свободно.
formal: denotes a vacant post/position; used in official contexts (job ads, administration).
Die Stelle ist vakant.
Эта должность вакантна.
refers to a building/space standing empty/unoccupied; often implies long-term vacancy or not in use.
Das leerstehende Haus ist verfallen.
Пустующее здание пришло в упадок.
indicates a hollow interior; not necessarily empty of contents; emphasizes shape/structure rather than lack of contents.
Die Statue ist hohl.
Статуя полая.
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How to pronounce leer and what this word means
leer translation: empty. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce leer
[leːɐ̯]
leer translation
empty
leer examples
Der Raum ist leer.
leer transcription
[leːɐ̯]
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leer meaning: what does it mean?
ohne Inhalt; nicht gefüllt
leer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
leer is pronounced as [leːɐ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
leer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Raum ist leer. Translation: Комната пустая.
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