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

Positiveallein

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.

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