German Conversation · Level 87
59 words
German word
leeren
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːʁən/
Meaning
- verbempty
Example
Ich leere das Glas.
I empty the glass.
More examples
Könntest du bitte den Papierkorb leeren?
Could you please empty the wastepaper basket?
Core concept
A glass loses its contents until only the vessel remains.
Common phrases
die Flasche leeren
empty the bottle
den Papierkorb leeren
empty the wastepaper basket
Similar words
ausleeren: Taking everything out of a container or box until it is empty.
entleeren: Draining liquid or gas from a container or system.
ausgießen: Pouring liquid out of a container.
ausschütten: Dumping the contents of a bag or can out at once.
Definition in German
etwas so entnehmen oder entfernen, dass der Inhalt nicht mehr vorhanden ist.
Word origin
Leeren is formed from the adjective "leer" by adding the verb-forming ending "-en".
Usage tips
- The transitive form takes an object, as in "Ich leere das Glas"; "Das Glas leert sich" means that the glass becomes empty.