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
Derived from Old High German 'ītal', which means 'empty, useless'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'idol' who is 'eitel' (vain).