Adjective / Adverb
leise
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.zə/
quiet, soft, low
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Meanings
Adjective
- quiet, soft, low
- slight, faint, light
Adverb
- quietly, softly, low
- slightly, faintly, lightly
Example sentence
Im Hintergrund lief leise Musik, während wir übten.
Quiet music was playing in the background while we practised.
Usage
- leise sprechen — Leise describes low sound volume.
- leise / still — Still can suggest no sound; leise allows quiet sound.
Im Nebenzimmer ist leises Lachen zu hören.
Quiet laughter can be heard in the next room.