ADJECTIVE
vergeblich/fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːplɪç/in vain; futile; unsuccessfully
vergeblich is a German adjective that means in vain, futile, or unsuccessfully. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːplɪç/.
Definitions
1.not achieving the desired result; futile(general)
a.without success; unable to produce the hoped-for effect
Alle Bemühungen blieben vergeblich.—All efforts were in vain.
b.pointless to continue; no attainable result
Er hat vergeblich auf eine Antwort gewartet.—He waited for an answer in vain.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "vergeblich" mean in English?
- "vergeblich" means in vain, futile, or unsuccessfully. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "vergeblich"?
- "vergeblich" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːplɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "vergeblich"?
- "vergeblich" is a adjective in German.
