eitel

1.

vain

(Ironically enough, "eitel" is related to "idle" and originally meant "empty, worthless". And the same goes for "vain" - something we can still see in the phrase "in vain". )

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How many meanings does the German word 'eitel' have?

eitel has 1 distinct meaning: 1. vain.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'eitel'?

comparative: eiteler / superlative: am eitelsten

What is 'eitel' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'eitel'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.