Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

allein

Translation (Übersetzung) alone, only, single
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [aˈlaɪ̯n]
A1
Adjectives
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb adjective common basic
Can function as an adverb or adjective. As an adjective, it declines like other adjectives (e.g., alleine Frau, alleiner Mann). Often used with 'sein' to express being alone.

allein - German Adjectives - allein Meaning - allein Translation - allein Adjectives Examples

allein is a German Adjectives

Learn allein meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. allein is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

allein Examples (Beispiele) in English

allein examples with English translations. See how to use allein in sentences. allein example sentences in English below.

Er ist allein im Park.
He is alone in the park.
Describing physical solitude.
Sie hat allein das Buch gelesen.
She read the book alone.
Adverbial use indicating doing something without others.
Das alleine Kind spielt im Garten.
The only child is playing in the garden.
Adjective use meaning 'only' or 'single'.

allein Word Family - allein Related Words - allein Family Members

allein Word Family (Wortfamilie)

allein word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn allein family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore allein related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived (abgeleitet)
Alleinheit
Meaning: solitude
Example: Die Alleinheit kann beruhigend sein.
Noun
compound (zusammengesetzt)
Alleinunterhalter
Meaning: solo entertainer
Example: Er ist ein guter Alleinunterhalter.
Noun
related (verwandt)
alleinig
Meaning: sole, exclusive
Example: Sie hat die alleinige Verantwortung.
Adjective

allein Usage - allein Collocations - allein Idioms - allein Synonyms - allein Antonyms

allein Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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allein Collocations (Kollokationen)

allein collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn allein word combinations and how to use allein with other words naturally.

allein sein
to be alone
High frequency
allein leben
to live alone
High frequency
allein reisen
to travel alone
Medium frequency
allein essen
to eat alone
Medium frequency
allein zu Hause
alone at home
High frequency
ganz allein
all alone
High frequency
allein gelassen
left alone
Medium frequency
allein im Raum
alone in the room
Low frequency

allein Idioms (Redewendungen)

allein idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing allein with meanings and explanations. Master allein expressions used in everyday German.

allein auf weiter Flur
all alone in a wide field
To be completely alone or isolated in a situation.
allein unterwegs
on the road alone
Traveling or moving alone.
allein im Dunkeln
alone in the dark
Being alone in a dark or uncertain situation.
allein gegen alle
alone against all
Facing opposition or challenges alone.
allein mit seinen Gedanken
alone with one's thoughts
Being in solitude with one's own thoughts.

allein Synonyms (Synonyme)

allein synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for allein and expand your German vocabulary. Learn allein similar words and their usage.

einsam
Meaning: lonely
Medium similarity
solo
Meaning: solo
High similarity
für sich
Meaning: by oneself
Medium similarity
isolieren
Meaning: to isolate
Low similarity
unbegleitet
Meaning: unaccompanied
Medium similarity

allein Antonyms (Antonyme)

allein antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to allein. Discover allein opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

zusammen
Meaning: together
gemeinsam
Meaning: together, jointly
begleitet
Meaning: accompanied
in Gesellschaft
Meaning: in company
verheiratet
Meaning: married

allein Semantically Related Words - allein Contextually Related Words - allein Thematically Related Words

allein Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

allein semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to allein. Explore allein related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn allein contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

einsam solo isoliert unabhängig selbstständig

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