German Conversation · Level 50
75 words
German word
Leere
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounemptiness
Example
Die Leere im Raum war deutlich zu spüren.
The emptiness in the room was clearly felt.
More examples
Nach dem Vorstellungsgespräch blieb ihm ein Gefühl von Leere.
After the job interview, he was left with a feeling of emptiness.
Core concept
An open container after its contents are gone, mirrored by a hollow feeling inside.
Common phrases
innere Leere
inner emptiness
Gefühl von Leere
feeling of emptiness
Leere spüren
feel emptiness
Similar words
Nichts: The state in which nothing exists or remains.
Einsamkeit: The lonely distress of having no close human connection.
Lücke: An absent section or break within an object, story, or plan.
Ödnis: A desolate condition marked by barrenness and little activity.
Definition in German
Das Fehlen von Dingen oder innerem Inhalt beschreibt; häufig in Wendungen wie ‚Leere fühlen‘ oder ‚die Leere im Raum‘ benutzt.
Word origin
The German noun Leere developed from leer, "empty," through adjective-to-noun formation with -e and covers both outer and inner lack.
Usage tips
- German uses Leere as a noun in phrases such as "Leere fühlen" and "eine tiefe Leere empfinden," while leer remains the adjective.