die Leute
Translation
people, folks
Examples
Viele Leute warten auf den Bus.
Many people are waiting for the bus.
Die Leute hier sind sehr freundlich.
The people here are very friendly.
Was werden die Leute sagen?
What will people say?
Grammar Patterns
((Nom.)) people (plural) Many people have come.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Menschen, Personen
Etymology
From Old High German 'liut' (people). Cognate with English 'lewd' (originally meaning 'lay people', 'vulgar').
Memory Tips
Think of 'loitering' people -> Leute.