German Conversation · Level 97
57 words
German word
lautstark
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaʊ̯tʃtaɐ̯k/
Meaning
- adjectiveloud
Example
Die lautstarken Kinder spielen laut.
The loud children are playing loudly.
More examples
Die lautstarke Musik aus dem Club war bis in die Nachbarschaft zu hören.
The loud music from the club could be heard as far as the neighborhood.
Core concept
A sound pushed into the foreground so strongly that it captures surrounding attention.
Common phrases
lautstarke Musik
loud music
lautstarke Proteste
loud protests
lautstarkes Verhalten
loud behavior
Similar words
laut: Having a high volume, especially of sound or speech.
ohrenbetäubend: So loud that the sound overwhelms the surroundings and hurts the ears.
lärmig: Noisily loud in an unpleasant or disruptive way.
Definition in German
Auffällig laut; mit dem Eindruck, bewusst oder demonstrativ laut aufzutreten.
Word origin
Lautstark is a German compound of laut, meaning 'loud', and stark, meaning 'strong', with the second element intensifying the first.
Usage tips
- When lautstark describes a person or position, it often implies conspicuous or forceful expression, not just high volume.