ADJECTIVE
allein/aˈlaɪ̯n/alone; only; on one's own
allein is a German adjective that means alone, only, or on one's own. It is pronounced /aˈlaɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.without other people; by oneself(state/condition)
a.not with others; solitary
Ich gehe allein ins Kino.—I go to the cinema alone.
b.without help
Sie hat das ganz allein geschafft.—She managed that all by herself.
2.only; just (restrictive use)(restriction)
a.nothing except
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 on one's own. 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.
