ADVERB
umsonst/ʊmˈzɔnst/for free; in vain; to no avail
umsonst is a German adverb that means for free, in vain, or to no avail. It is pronounced /ʊmˈzɔnst/.
Definitions
1.without having to pay; for free(without payment)
a.at no cost
Die Tickets waren umsonst.—The tickets were free.
2.without success; in vain(without result)
a.without achieving the desired effect
Alle Mühe war umsonst.—All the effort was in vain.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umsonst" mean in English?
- "umsonst" means for free, in vain, or to no avail. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "umsonst"?
- "umsonst" is pronounced /ʊmˈzɔnst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "umsonst"?
- "umsonst" is a adverb in German.
