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idleness in German

idleness in German is Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit — idleness means the state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.

idleness in German

Müßiggang
noun
The state of being idle; inactivity.
Stillstand
noun
The state of being idle; inactivity.
Untätigkeit
noun
The state of being idle; inactivity.
Arbeitsunwilligkeit
noun
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Faulheit
noun
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Indolenz
noun
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Trägheit
noun
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Nutzlosigkeit
noun
Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality; vanity; frivolity.

What does "idleness" mean?

  1. noun The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
    "Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless."
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idleness in a sentence

  • Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless.
  • The old proverb warns that idleness leads to mischief.

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What is "idleness" in German?

"idleness" in German is Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit. idleness means: The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.

How do you use "idleness" in a sentence?

Example: "Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless." In German, "idleness" is Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit.

Are there other ways to say "idleness" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "idleness": Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit, Arbeitsunwilligkeit, Faulheit, Indolenz.

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