German Conversation · Level 8
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German word
lauter
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaʊ̯tɐ/
Meaning
- adjectivelouder
Example
Das Radio ist lauter als gestern.
The radio is louder than it was yesterday.
More examples
Während des Konzerts wurde das Publikum immer lauter.
During the concert, the audience became increasingly loud.
Core concept
A sound crosses a marked level, while a scene becomes so clear that no other kind is present.
Common phrases
lauter als gewohnt
louder than usual
immer lauter
increasingly loud
Similar words
laut: A sound that is clearly loud rather than quiet.
lärmig: A place crowded with noise that makes calm difficult.
ohrenbetäubend: A piercingly loud sound that overwhelms the ears.
krachend: A powerful sound that crashes and reverberates forcefully.
Definition in German
Komparativ von laut; zeigt an, dass etwas im Vergleich zu einem anderen lauter ist
Word origin
The comparative lauter is formed from laut with -er, while the 'nothing but' adjective continues Old High German hlūtar, meaning 'clear' or 'pure'.
Usage tips
- In lauter Unsinn, lauter is an indeclinable adjective meaning 'nothing but', so it is not the comparative of laut.