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vain in Norwegian

vain in Norwegian is overfladisk — vain means excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.

vain in Norwegian

overfladisk
adj
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

What does "vain" mean?

  1. adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
    "He was too vain to be seen in public without styling his hair first."
  2. 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 Norwegian?

"vain" in Norwegian is overfladisk. 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 Norwegian, "vain" is overfladisk.

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