noun
people
A1
Leute means 'people'. It's a plural-only noun (die Leute) with no singular form, used for groups of people. Declension: die Leute (Nom/Acc), der Leute (Gen), den Leuten (Dat). Common and informal—often used instead of Menschen. Always takes plural verb agreement; not reflexive or irregular.
Examples
Die Veranstaltung zog viele Leute an, obwohl das Wetter schlecht war.
The event attracted many people even though the weather was bad.
Es waren viele Leute auf dem Fest.
There were many people at the festival.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a crowd of people labelled 'Leute'.
Plural form — think 'die Leute' (die = plural article).
Notes
Plural-only noun (no singular). Used like English 'people'. | Plural-only noun; singular forms are not applicable.