NOUN
Weile/ˈvaɪ̯lə/while; short period of time
Weile is a German noun that means while or short period of time. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯lə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.a relatively short period of time; a while(duration of time)
a.a certain span of time (often indefinite but not long)
Warte hier eine Weile, ich bin gleich zurück.—Wait here for a while, I'll be back soon.
b.(in fixed expressions, e.g., 'seit einer Weile', 'nach einer Weile')
Nach einer Weile kam er zurück.—After a while, he came back.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Weile | — |
| Genitive | der Weile | — |
| Dative | der Weile | — |
| Accusative | die Weile | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Weile" mean in English?
- "Weile" means while or short period of time. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Weile"?
- "Weile" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯lə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Weile" der, die, or das?
- "Weile" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Weile"?
- "Weile" is a noun in German.
