No. 1,585 in German
lautet
"Lautet" means "states" or "reads" in English, often used to convey the wording of something.
In a sentence
Die Antwort auf die Frage lautet 'Ja'.
The answer to the question is 'Yes'.
Here, 'lautet' is used to report or convey the content or solution to a query or statement.
Ein bekanntes Sprichwort lautet: 'Übung macht den Meister'.
A well-known proverb says: 'Practice makes perfect'.
In this sentence, 'lautet' introduces the content or wording of a proverb or quoted expression.
Die Regel lautet, dass man am Ballfestival weiße Kleidung tragen sollte.
The rule is that one should wear white clothing at the ball festival.
The verb 'lautet' is used here to express the contents, direction, or definition of a specific rule.
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