ADJECTIVE
allein/aˈlaɪ̯n/alone; only; by oneself
allein is a German adjective that means alone, only, or by oneself. It is pronounced /aˈlaɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.being alone; without company(state of being without others)
a.not accompanied by anyone
Sie lebt allein in einer großen Wohnung.—She lives alone in a big apartment.
2.only; nothing but(exclusive sense)
a.no more than; just
Allein er kann das Problem lösen.—Only he can solve the problem.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | allein |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "allein" mean in English?
- "allein" means alone, only, or by oneself. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "allein"?
- "allein" is pronounced /aˈlaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "allein"?
- "allein" is a adjective in German.
