die Lautstärke
Translation
volume, loudness
Examples
Kannst du die Lautstärke leiser machen?
Can you turn the volume down?
Die Lautstärke des Fernsehers ist zu hoch.
The TV's volume is too high.
Grammar Patterns
to adjust/turn up/down the volume ((of sth.)) Could you turn down the volume of the music?
the volume ((of sth.)) The volume of the television is too high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Volumen, Schalldruck; Antonyms: Stille (silence), Ruhe (quiet)
Etymology
Composed of 'laut' (loud) and 'Stärke' (strength). Literally means 'loudness strength'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'strength' ('Stärke') of how 'loud' ('laut') something is.