No. 14,532 in German
lauten
To sound, to read, or to be (in terms of stating or wording).
In a sentence
Das Ergebnis des Wettbewerbs lautet 'Erfolg für alle Beteiligten'.
The result of the competition is 'Success for all participants'.
Using 'lauten' to express a statement or result.
Wie lautet deine Telefonnummer?
What is your phone number?
Using 'lauten' to inquire about specific information.
Die Glocken am Kirchturm lauten um zwölf Uhr mittags.
The bells at the church tower ring at noon.
Using 'lauten' to indicate the ringing of bells.
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