leichter

derNoun

lighter (comparative of light/easy); lighter (tool)

English translations

  1. 01

    easier

  2. 02

    light

  3. 03

    easier

Word details

German meaning
Leichter bedeutet weniger Gewicht habend oder weniger schwer als etwas anderes.
English meaning
Lighter means having less weight or being less heavy than something else.
Synonym
Feuerzeug
German example
Diese Tasche ist leichter als die andere.
English example
This bag is lighter than the other one.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Leichter
Plural Form
die Leichter

Example sentences with “leichter”

  1. Dieses Paket ist leichter als das andere. (This package is lighter than the other one.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Leichter' capitalized because it's a noun?

It depends. If it is the comparative adjective 'lighter', it's lowercase. If it refers to a cigarette lighter, it is 'das Feuerzeug'. 'Leichter' as a noun is rare.