die Weile
Translation
a while, a spell, a short time
Examples
Bleib doch noch eine Weile.
Do stay a little while longer.
Nach einer Weile wurde es still.
After a while, it became quiet.
Grammar Patterns
eine Weile for a while Do stay a little while longer.
nach einer Weile after a while After a while, it became quiet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Moment, Augenblick; Antonyms: Ewigkeit (eternity)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wīla' (a point in time), cognate with English 'while'.
Memory Tips
It sounds and means almost the same as the English word 'while'. Think of 'stay for a while' -> 'eine Weile bleiben'.