Leer
Example: Das Glas ist leer, ich brauche mehr Wasser.
Definition
"Leer" describes a state where something contains nothing inside or is devoid of content, such as an empty glass or an unoccupied space. It is commonly used to indicate the absence of material, substance, or occupants.
Etymology
The German word "leer" originates from Old High German "lēri," meaning empty. It shares roots with the English word "leer," but while English shifted to a different meaning, German retained the original sense of emptiness. Did you know that "leer" has been used to describe emptiness since medieval times, reflecting a straightforward concept of nothingness?
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"Leer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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