Weilen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weilen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stay", "to reside" or "to sojourn".

Essential properties of "weilen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: weilen
  • Simple past: weilte
  • Participle: geweilt

See full conjugation of weilen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "weilen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stay or reside in a place for a period"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir weilen noch einige Tage in Berlin.We are staying in Berlin for a few more days.
  2. Er weilt oft in der Bibliothek.He often stays in the library.
  3. Sie weilen bei ihren Großeltern auf dem Land.They are staying with their grandparents in the countryside.

2.) "To live or exist in a particular place or time"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er weilt nicht mehr unter uns.He no longer dwells among us.
  2. Viele berühmte Persönlichkeiten weilen in dieser Stadt.Many famous personalities reside in this city.
  3. Die Erinnerungen weilen in unseren Herzen.The memories dwell in our hearts.
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