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How to Say ‘Unfortunately, the pot is empty right now.’ in German

Die Kanne ist leider gerade leer.

dee KAH-neh ist LY-der guh-RAH-duh layr

[dee KAH-neh ist LY-der guh-RAH-duh layr]

Phrase Breakdown

Die Kanne ist leider

dee KAH-neh ist LY-der

The pot is unfortunately

'Die Kanne' means 'the pot' or 'jug'. 'Leider' means 'unfortunately' and is pronounced LIE-der.

Example

Das ist leider teuer.

That's unfortunately expensive.

Words in this phrase

Die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Kanne

[KAH-neh]

pot, jug

A container for serving coffee or tea.

Example

Die Kanne ist heiß.

The pot is hot.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

leider

[LY-der]

unfortunately

A polite way to introduce bad news or say something does not work.

Example

Leider kann ich den Termin nicht wahrnehmen.

Unfortunately, I can’t make the appointment.

gerade leer.

guh-RAH-duh layr

empty right now

'Gerade' means 'right now', and 'leer' means 'empty'. The long 'ee' sounds like 'ay'.

Example

Der Kühlschrank ist gerade leer.

The fridge is empty right now.

Words in this phrase

gerade

[guh-RAH-duh]

currently; right now

Indicates that something is the case at the present moment.

Example

In Es gibt gerade ähnliche Stellen. bedeutet gerade „im Moment“.

In 'Es gibt gerade ähnliche Stellen.' 'gerade' means 'at the moment'.

leer

[layr]

empty

Adjective: containing nothing.

Example

Die Flasche ist leer.

The bottle is empty.

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