vain in German
vain in German is eitel, unnütz — vain means excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
vain in German
eitel
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
unnütz
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
What does "vain" mean?
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adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
"He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first."
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adj Producing no result; useless or pointless (especially in the phrase "in vain").
"Their attempts to save the business were in vain."
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vain in a sentence
- He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first.
- Their attempts to save the business were in vain.
- She tried in vain to convince him to stay.
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What is "vain" in German?
"vain" in German is eitel, unnütz. vain means: Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
How do you use "vain" in a sentence?
Example: "He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first." In German, "vain" is eitel, unnütz.
Are there other ways to say "vain" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "vain": eitel, unnütz.
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