pointless in German
pointless in German is zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz — pointless means having no useful purpose; not worth doing.
pointless in German
zwecklos
sinnlos
unnütz
witzlos
stumpf
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
gegenstandslos
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
irrelevant
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
What does "pointless" mean?
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adj Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.
"It's pointless to water the plants while it's pouring with rain."
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pointless in a sentence
- It's pointless to water the plants while it's pouring with rain.
- Arguing with him is pointless — he never changes his mind.
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What is "pointless" in German?
"pointless" in German is zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz. pointless means: Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.
How do you use "pointless" in a sentence?
Example: "It's pointless to water the plants while it's pouring with rain." In German, "pointless" is zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz.
Are there other ways to say "pointless" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "pointless": zwecklos, sinnlos, unnütz, witzlos, stumpf, gegenstandslos.
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