umsonst
B1 Adverb
English Translation
for free, in vain
What does „umsonst" mean in English?
„umsonst" is a German adverb meaning "for free, in vain" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Ich musste nichts bezahlen. Die Reparatur war umsonst.
I didn't have to pay anything. The repair was free.
2
Nichts hat geholfen, es war alles umsonst.
Nothing helped, it was all in vain.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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