NOUN

Leute/ˈlɔɪ̯tə/people; folks

Leute is a German noun that means people or folks. It is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯tə/.

Definitions

1.a group or collection of people; persons in general(general)

a.people collectively, without specifying identities

Viele Leute warten an der Haltestelle.—Many people are waiting at the bus stop.

b.people one knows; acquaintances; folks

Ich treffe mich oft mit netten Leuten aus der Nachbarschaft.—I often meet with nice folks from the neighborhood.

Declension

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Leute
Genitive—der Leute
Dative—den Leuten
Accusative—die Leute

Frequently asked questions

What does "Leute" mean in English?
"Leute" means people or folks. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Leute"?
"Leute" is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯tə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the plural of "Leute"?
The plural of "Leute" is "Leute".
What part of speech is "Leute"?
"Leute" is a noun in German.

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