in vain in German
in vain in German is vergebens, umsonst, vergeblich.
in vain in German
vergebens
(idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.
umsonst
(idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.
vergeblich
(idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.
eitel
(idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
lästerlich
(idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
missbräuchlich
(idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
respektlos
(idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
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What is "in vain" in German?
"in vain" in German is vergebens, umsonst, vergeblich.
Are there other ways to say "in vain" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "in vain": vergebens, umsonst, vergeblich, eitel, lästerlich, missbräuchlich.
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