ADVERB

vergebens/fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩s/in vain; to no avail; unsuccessfully

vergebens is a German adverb that means in vain, to no avail, or unsuccessfully. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩s/.

Definitions

1.without success; in vain(result, attempt)

a.an effort that does not lead to the desired result

Er hat vergebens gewartet, aber sie kam nicht.He waited in vain, but she didn't come.

b.something done that ultimately has no effect

Alle Mühe war vergebens.All effort was in vain.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vergebens" mean in English?
"vergebens" means in vain, to no avail, or unsuccessfully. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vergebens"?
"vergebens" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vergebens"?
"vergebens" is a adverb in German.

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