leer in German
leer in German is anzügliches Grinsen, lüsterner Blick, anzüglich blicken — leer means to look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.
leer in German
anzügliches Grinsen
A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
lüsterner Blick
A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.
anzüglich blicken
(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
schielen
(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
What does "leer" mean?
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verb To look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.
"The stranger leered at her from across the bar."
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noun An unpleasant sideways glance, often suggesting lust or malice.
"She caught his leer and quickly looked away."
leer in a sentence
- The stranger leered at her from across the bar.
- He leered at the pastries in the shop window, practically drooling.
- She caught his leer and quickly looked away.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "leer" in German?
"leer" in German is anzügliches Grinsen, lüsterner Blick, anzüglich blicken. leer means: To look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.
How do you use "leer" in a sentence?
Example: "The stranger leered at her from across the bar." In German, "leer" is anzügliches Grinsen, lüsterner Blick, anzüglich blicken.
Are there other ways to say "leer" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "leer": anzügliches Grinsen, lüsterner Blick, anzüglich blicken, schielen.
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