weilen

From Middle High German wīlen, from Old High German wīlōn.

• IPA^(key): /ˈvaɪ̯.lən/

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• Hyphenation: wei‧len

weilen (weak, third-person singular present weilt, past tense weilte, past participle geweilt, auxiliary haben)

1. (intransitive) to be, be present somewhere
2. (intransitive) to linger, spend time (in some temporary manner) at some place, with someone, or in some state

   Synonym: verweilen

   • 1859, Richard Wagner, Tristan und Isolde, II.i:

     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.

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