German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Loud (noisy)" in German: laut
laut
Loud in German is laut. Say Die Musik ist laut or Bitte nicht so laut. Comparative is lauter; opposite for volume is often leise.
Neighbors
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How to pronounce laut
Say it
lowt
/laʊ̯t/
lowt. Soft au like ow in how. Soft final t.
"Loud (noisy)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| laut | loud Default adjective for volume. | Default adjective for volume. |
| zu laut | too loud Common complaint. | Common complaint. |
| lauter | louder Comparative. | Comparative. |
| laut sprechen | to speak loudly About voice, not only music. | About voice, not only music. |
How to use laut in real life
- 1Neighbors
Die Party nebenan ist viel zu laut.
The party next door is way too loud.
Zu laut = too loud.
- 2In a café
Können wir leiser reden? Hier ist es laut.
Can we talk more quietly? It's loud here.
Laut describes the room noise.
- 3Teaching kids
Nicht so laut im Flur, bitte!
Not so loud in the hallway, please!
Short request with laut.
Mistakes English speakers make with laut
Incorrect: Die Musik ist loud.
Correct: Die Musik ist laut.
Use laut, not English loud.
Incorrect: Es ist laut Musik.
Correct: Die Musik ist laut. / Es ist laute Musik.
Put laut with the noun or as predicate: Die Musik ist laut.
Good to know
Quiet hours (Ruhezeiten) matter in many German buildings, especially evenings and Sundays. Saying laut is a normal, direct cue—people expect a volume change, not a long apology.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Adjusting headphones on a train
ChatPal
Ist mein Podcast zu laut?
Is my podcast too loud?
You
Ein bisschen laut, ja. Danke fürs Fragen.
A bit loud, yes. Thanks for asking.
ChatPal
Okay, ich mache es leiser.
Okay, I'll turn it down.
You
Perfekt. Vorher war es wirklich laut.
Perfect. Before, it really was loud.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Loud (noisy)" in German
How do you say loud?
Laut.
Too loud?
Zu laut.
Louder?
Lauter.
Opposite?
Often leise for soft volume.
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