Einzig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einzig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "only", "sole" or "unique". It is also used as adverb and particle.

Essential properties of "einzig"

Its most important properties are:

Regular

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

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

Definition: "Unique, sole, exclusive. Used to indicate that something is singular or has no equal."
Translation(s): only, sole, unique, single, exclusive
Synonym(s): Alleinig, Ausschließlich, Exklusiv
Antonym(s): Mehrfach, Vielfältig
Related word(s): Einzeln, Allein, Singulär

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist der einzige Überlebende des Unfalls.He is the only survivor of the accident.
Das ist meine einzige Chance, den Wettbewerb zu gewinnen.This is my only chance to win the competition.
Sie war die einzige Person, die mir in dieser schwierigen Zeit geholfen hat.She was the only person who helped me in this difficult time.

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

Definition: "Only, solely. Used to emphasize that something is the only thing that exists or happens."
Translation(s): only, solely, merely, exclusively
Synonym(s): ausschließlich, lediglich, nur
Antonym(s): mehrfach, mehrfach
Related word(s): allein, bloß

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kam einzig und allein wegen dir zur Party.He came solely because of you to the party.
Ich habe das einzig aus Neugier getan.I did that solely out of curiosity.
Sie arbeitet einzig dafür, ihre Familie zu ernähren.She works solely to support her family.

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

Definition: "Simply, plainly. Used to emphasize a statement or to express that something is obvious or evident."
Translation(s): simply, plainly, merely, purely
Synonym(s): einfach, schlichtweg
Antonym(s): kompliziert, schwierig
Related word(s): eben, halt

📝 Some usage examples:

Das ist einzig und allein deine Entscheidung.That is simply and solely your decision.
Er hat einzig das getan, was jeder andere auch getan hätte.He simply did what anyone else would have done.
Sie ist einzig deshalb hier, um dir zu helfen.She is simply here to help you.