die Leute
Meaning and Usage
"Die Leute" in German translates to "the people" in English. It is used to refer to a group of individuals or simply people in general.
Linguistic Analysis
"Die Leute" is a plural form of the noun "der Mensch" (the person). It doesn't consist of any prefixes or suffixes. The word has its origin in Middle High German "liute," which in turn comes from Old High German "liut" and ultimately from the Proto-Germanic "liudiz."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "die Leute" corresponds to the English word "the people." Both words are used to refer to a group of individuals.
Example Sentences
- Die Leute in der Stadt sind sehr freundlich. (The people in the city are very friendly.)
- Viele Leute gehen gerne ins Kino. (Many people like to go to the movies.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "die Leute," you can associate it with the English word "people" and imagine a group of people when you hear or use the word.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Person (the person)
- die Bürger (the citizens)
- die Bevölkerung (the population)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Die Leute" is a plural noun and is always used in the plural form. It is a feminine noun and does not have a singular form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
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