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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Weile
Genitiveder Weile
Dativeder Weile
Accusativedie 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.

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