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leer→ emptyGerman word meaning

"leer" is a A2-level German word meaning "empty". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Missing Key
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Missing Key

Die Hosentasche ist auch leer.

The pocket is empty too.

The Disappearing Cat
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Disappearing Cat

Der Futternapf der Katze ist leer.

The cat food bowl is empty.

Phone Battery Dead
A1Everyday Situations

Phone Battery Dead

Der Akku ist leer.

The battery is dead.

Walking Into Wrong Class
A1Funny Mistakes

Walking Into Wrong Class

Als er ankommt, ist der Flur leer.

When he arrives, the hallway is empty.

At the Gas Station
A1Everyday Situations

At the Gas Station

Der Tank ist fast leer.

The tank is almost empty.

The Emperor's New Clothes
A2Fairy Tales

The Emperor's New Clothes

Der Minister schaute auf die leeren Webstühle und sah nichts.

The minister looked at the empty looms and saw nothing.

The Secret Admirer
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Secret Admirer

Das Büro war leer und still.

The office was empty and quiet.

Furniture Shopping
A2Everyday Situations

Furniture Shopping

Die Zimmer waren leer und sie brauchten Möbel.

The rooms were empty and they needed furniture.

Recycling Rules
A2Everyday Situations

Recycling Rules

'Aber achten Sie darauf, dass sie leer und sauber sind,' fügte er hinzu.

'But make sure they are empty and clean,' he added.

The Empty House
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Empty House

Das Haus stand seit fünf Jahren leer.

The house had been empty for five years.

Getting an ID Card
A2Everyday Situations

Getting an ID Card

Sie fanden zwei leere Stühle und setzten sich.

They found two empty chairs and sat down.

Starting a New Career
B1Work & Career

Starting a New Career

Jeden Morgen saß sie an ihrem Schreibtisch, starrte auf Tabellen und fühlte sich innerlich leer.

Every morning, she would sit at her desk and stare at spreadsheets, feeling empty inside.

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