While - Weile (The 1631st Most Common German Word)

The German word for While is Weile. It is the 1631st most commonly used word in German, classified as a A2 word. It can be used as noun. This word often comes up when talking about time & frequency. You can listen to their pronunciations by clicking on the speaker icon, and you can also see example sentences for context below. Discover all of the 3000 most common German words with over 60,000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types by downloading our app today.

Pronunciation

en English: while

de German: weile

Examples

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I could stay a while longer if you want me to. Ich könnte noch eine Weile bleiben, wenn du willst.
He's already been in the bathroom for quite a while. Er ist schon eine ganze Weile im Badezimmer.
I can't leave home, even if only for a while. Ich kann das Haus nicht verlassen, wenn auch nur für eine Weile.
I'll just hang around here for a while. Ich werde hier einfach eine Weile herumhängen.
They made me wait quite a while. Sie ließen mich eine ganze Weile warten.
I don't know my address yet, I'm going to stay with my friend for a while. Ich weiß meine Adresse noch nicht, ich werde eine Weile bei meinem Freund bleiben.
He stayed here for a while. Er ist hier eine Weile geblieben.
Leave the window open for a while. Lassen Sie das Fenster eine Weile offen.

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While - Weile (The 1631st Most Common German Word)
I've known that for a while. Das weiß ich schon eine Weile.
Her brother has been missing for a while now. Ihr Bruder wird nun schon seit einer Weile vermisst.
Forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Vergessen Sie Ihre Sorgen für eine Weile und kommen Sie her, um mit uns zu essen.
I'd like to be left alone for a while, if you don't mind. Ich würde gerne eine Weile allein gelassen werden, wenn es Ihnen nichts ausmacht.
Let's get out for a while to take a walk. Lass uns für eine Weile rausgehen, um einen Spaziergang zu machen.
Wait here for a while. Warte hier eine Weile.
We haven't seen you in a while. Wir haben dich eine Weile nicht gesehen.
We rested for a while. Wir ruhten uns eine Weile aus.
He hesitated for a while. Er zögerte eine Weile.
He rested for a while. Er ruhte sich eine Weile aus.
It's been a while since I've eaten cottage cheese. Es ist eine Weile her, dass ich Hüttenkäse gegessen habe.
Wait a while. Warte eine Weile.
We'll wait a while. Wir werden eine Weile warten.

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While - Weile (The 1631st Most Common German Word)

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