leeren
Translation
to empty, to clear, to void
Examples
Bitte leere den Mülleimer.
Please empty the bin.
Er leert sein Glas in einem Zug.
He empties his glass in one go.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) leeren to empty ((sth.)) Please empty the bin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausleeren, ausräumen; Antonyms: füllen, auffüllen
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'leer' (empty). The suffix '-en' makes it a verb.
Memory Tips
To 'leeren' something is to make it 'leer' (empty). A simple connection.