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

Positiveallein

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.

Related adjectives

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.