ADJECTIVE
einsam/ˈaɪ̯nzaːm/lonely; solitary
einsam is a German adjective that means lonely or solitary. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nzaːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "einsamer" and "einsamsten".
Definitions
1.feeling alone or without companionship(feeling/psychological state)
a.describes someone who feels isolated and without company
Nach dem Umzug in die neue Stadt fühlte sie sich oft einsam.—After moving to the new city, she often felt lonely.
2.being in a place far from other people or civilization(location/atmosphere)
a.describes places that are remote and without many people
Wir wanderten durch eine einsame Landschaft.—We hiked through a lonely landscape.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | einsam |
|---|---|
| Comparative | einsamer |
| Superlative | einsamsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einsam" mean in English?
- "einsam" means lonely or solitary. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "einsam"?
- "einsam" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nzaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "einsam"?
- The comparative of "einsam" is "einsamer" and the superlative is "einsamsten".
- What part of speech is "einsam"?
- "einsam" is a adjective in German.
