Allein Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Allein" is mainly used as adverb meaning "alone", "by oneself" or "solitary". It is also used as adjective and particle.

Essential properties of "allein"

Its most important properties are:

Regular

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Allein", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Indicates that a person or thing is alone or without company."
Translation(s): alone, by oneself
Synonym(s): einsam, einzeln
Antonym(s): begleitet
Related word(s): verlassen, isoliert

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich bleibe heute Abend allein zu Hause.I'm staying alone at home tonight.
Er ging allein ins Kino.He went to the cinema alone.
Das Kind spielt allein im Garten.The child is playing alone in the garden.

"Allein", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie fühlt sich alleine in der neuen Stadt.She feels alone in the new city.
Der alleine stehende Baum im Feld war beeindruckend.The solitary tree in the field was impressive.
Er war alleine und hatte niemanden, mit dem er sprechen konnte.He was alone and had no one to talk to.

"Allein", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

Definition: "Indicates exclusivity or that something is sufficient by itself."
Translation(s): only, solely, merely, just
Synonym(s): nur, bloß
Antonym(s): zusammen
Related word(s): lediglich, ausschließlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Allein der Gedanke daran macht mich glücklich.The mere thought of it makes me happy.
Sie hat allein durch harte Arbeit Erfolg gehabt.She succeeded solely through hard work.
Allein seine Anwesenheit veränderte die Atmosphäre im Raum.His mere presence changed the atmosphere in the room.