German Word · Intermediate
weilen
to be, be present somewhere
Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪ̯.lən/
Meaning
to be, be present somewhere
Example
Muss mein Trauter mich meiden, dann weilt er bei Melot allein.
If my beloved must shunt me, then he is only in Melot's company.
Practice tips
- Practice weilen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.