weilen

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German wīlen, from Old High German wīlōn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ̯.lən/
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  • Hyphenation: wei‧len

Verb

weilen (weak, third-person singular present weilt, past tense weilte, past participle geweilt, auxiliary haben)

  1. (intransitive) to be, be present somewhere
  2. (intransitive) to linger, spend time (in some temporary manner) at some place, with someone, or in some state
    Synonym: verweilen
    • 1859, Richard Wagner, Tristan und Isolde, II.i:
      Muss mein Trauter mich meiden, dann weilt er bei Melot allein.
      If my beloved must shunt me, then he is only in Melot's company.

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Further reading

  • weilen” in Duden online
  • weilen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache