lauter

nothing but; mere; loud

English translations

  1. 01

    loud

  2. 02

    louder

  3. 03

    noisy

Word details

German meaning
Ehrlich, aufrichtig und ohne Hintergedanken.
English meaning
honest
Synonym
ehrlich, aufrichtig
German example
Er ist ein lauter Geschäftsmann.
English example
He is an honest businessman.
Comparative
lautererSuperlative: am lautersten

Example sentences with “lauter”

  1. Da sind lauter nette Leute. (There are nothing but nice people there.)

Frequently asked questions

What are the two meanings of 'lauter'?

It can mean 'loud' (from 'laut') or 'nothing but/all' (an archaic/colloquial usage).