eitel
Translation
vain, conceited, futile
Examples
Er ist ein sehr eitler Mensch.
He is a very vain person.
Alle Mühe war eitel.
All effort was futile.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun vain ... He is a vain man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eingebildet, selbstgefällig; Antonyms: bescheiden, demütig
Etymology
From Old High German 'ītal', meaning 'empty, useless'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'idle'. A vain person might be idle, only focusing on their looks.