Single Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Single" is mainly used as noun meaning "single person", "bachelor" or "bachelorette". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Single"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Single
  • Plural: die Singles

Meanings of "Single" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "An unmarried person"

"Single", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist seit Jahren ein Single und genießt sein Leben.He has been a single person for years and enjoys his life.
  2. Viele Singles nutzen Online-Dating-Plattformen.Many singles use online dating platforms.
  3. Als Single hat man mehr Freiheit, aber auch weniger Unterstützung.As a single person, you have more freedom, but also less support.

2.) "A song or record released independently"

"Single", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Band hat einen neuen Single veröffentlicht.The band has released a new single.
  2. Dieser Single ist ein großer Hit in den Charts.This single is a big hit in the charts.
  3. Ihr letzter Single wurde weltweit bekannt.Their last single became known worldwide.

3.) "Unique or individual"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein single Ticket kostet weniger als ein Gruppenticket.A single ticket costs less than a group ticket.
  2. Er hat ein single Zimmer im Hotel gebucht.He booked a single room in the hotel.
  3. Sie kaufte eine single Rose für ihn.She bought a single rose for him.
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