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A state of being empty or devoid of content, substance, or meaning.
Nach dem Umzug fühlte er die Leere in seinem alten Haus.
After moving out, he felt the emptiness in his old house.
Die Leere in ihrem Leben machte sie unglücklich.
The emptiness in her life made her unhappy.
Can refer to physical emptiness (e.g., an empty room) or emotional emptiness (e.g., a sense of void).
A lack of something expected or desired, often with a sense of longing or dissatisfaction.
Er spürte eine tiefe Leere, nachdem sein Freund gestorben war.
He felt a deep emptiness after his friend died.
Often used to describe a profound sense of loss or absence.
While 'Leere' can describe physical emptiness, it is often used to express emotional or existential voids.
Pay attention to the context to determine whether 'Leere' refers to a physical or emotional state.
Derived from the adjective 'leer' (empty), with the suffix '-e' to form a noun.
Can be used both literally (e.g., an empty container) and metaphorically (e.g., emotional emptiness).