Lautstärke

volume (sound)

noun LOWT-shtair-ke Rare

Also means

loudness

Usage Note

Lautstärke combines laut (loud) and Stärke (strength) for audio volume level. You die Lautstärke regeln (adjust). Do not use Volumen, which means physical volume in German.

Examples

"Dreh die Lautstärke bitte etwas herunter."

Natural Translation

Please turn the volume down a bit.

Literal Translation

Turn the volume please somewhat down.

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