German · People & Family
"People" in German: Leute
die Leute
People in German is often die Leute. Die Menschen is a bit more general or formal. Say Viele Leute for lots of people.
Busy market
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How to pronounce Leute
Say it
LOY-tuh
/ˈlɔʏ̯tə/
LOY-tuh. Eu like oy. Plural-only in this sense: die Leute.
"People" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Leute | people Everyday plural noun. | Everyday plural noun. |
| viele Leute | lots of people Crowds. | Crowds. |
| nette Leute | nice people Social description. | Social description. |
| die Menschen | people / humans Broader or more formal. | Broader or more formal. |
How to use Leute in real life
- 1Busy market
Heute sind viele Leute unterwegs.
Lots of people are out today.
Viele Leute.
- 2Party review
Die Leute waren super freundlich.
The people were super friendly.
Die Leute subject.
- 3Office chat
Kennst du die Leute aus dem anderen Team?
Do you know the people from the other team?
Die Leute object.
Mistakes English speakers make with Leute
Incorrect: der Leute
Correct: die Leute
Leute takes die; it is plural.
Incorrect: ein Leute
Correct: ein Mensch / eine Person
Leute is plural; one person needs Mensch or Person.
Good to know
Leute is the casual crowd word. Menschen can sound more reflective (alle Menschen). In invitations, nette Leute is high praise.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a festival
ChatPal
Wow, viele Leute hier.
Wow, lots of people here.
You
Ja. Die Leute tanzen schon.
Yes. The people are already dancing.
ChatPal
Suchen wir einen Platz ohne zu viele Leute?
Shall we find a spot without too many people?
You
Gern. Ich mag Leute, aber nicht so eng.
Gladly. I like people, but not so packed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "People" in German
Leute vs Menschen?
Leute is everyday people; Menschen is broader/more formal.
Singular?
Use Person or Mensch, not Leute.
Lots of people?
Viele Leute.
Article?
Die Leute.
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