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

Positivevergeblich

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.

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