vanity in German
vanity in German is Vergänglichkeit, Eitelkeit, Leere — vanity means excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.
vanity in German
Vergänglichkeit
That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
Eitelkeit
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.
Leere
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.
What does "vanity" mean?
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noun Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.
"His vanity made it hard for him to accept any criticism."
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noun Something that has no real value or lasting importance; emptiness.
"The old king came to see his conquests as vanity in the end."
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noun A bathroom cabinet built around a sink, or a small table with a mirror used for grooming.
"The new bathroom vanity has plenty of storage under the sink."
vanity in a sentence
- His vanity made it hard for him to accept any criticism.
- She checked her reflection in every shop window — pure vanity.
- The old king came to see his conquests as vanity in the end.
- The new bathroom vanity has plenty of storage under the sink.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "vanity" in German?
"vanity" in German is Vergänglichkeit, Eitelkeit, Leere. vanity means: Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.
How do you use "vanity" in a sentence?
Example: "His vanity made it hard for him to accept any criticism." In German, "vanity" is Vergänglichkeit, Eitelkeit, Leere.
Are there other ways to say "vanity" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "vanity": Vergänglichkeit, Eitelkeit, Leere.
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