- in vain, futilely, unsuccessfully
- Ohne Erfolg, nutzlos
- Umsonst, fruchtlos
Example:
- Er suchte vergeblich nach seinem Schlüssel.
- Alle Mühe war vergeblich.
- Sie versuchte vergeblich, ihn zu überzeugen.
- for free, in vain
- kostenlos, ohne Bezahlung
- vergeblich, nutzlos, ohne Erfolg
Example:
- Die Tickets gab es umsonst.
- Er hat umsonst gewartet.
- Die Arbeit war umsonst.
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