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No. 14,541 in German

leere

"Leere" means "emptiness" or "void" in English.

In a sentence

  • Die leere Flasche liegt auf dem Tisch.

    The empty bottle is lying on the table.

    Here, 'leere' is an adjective describing the state of the bottle, indicating that it does not contain any liquid or substance inside.

  • Nach der langen Wanderung fühlte ich eine innere Leere.

    After the long hike, I felt an inner emptiness.

    'Leere' as a noun ('die Leere'), indicating a lack of content or fulfillment within oneself, often used metaphorically to describe emotional states.

  • Bitte leere den Müll aus dem Eimer.

    Please empty the trash from the bin.

    In this sentence, 'leere' is used as a verb ('leeren'), here applying the imperative form, instructing someone to perform the action of removing contents from a container.

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