vergebens

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛrˈɡeːbəns/,
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Adverb

vergebens

  1. in vain (without success)
    Synonym: vergeblich
    Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens.
    Against stupidity, the gods themselves contend in vain.

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