lonely in German
lonely in German is einsam, alleinig, abgeschieden — lonely means sad because of feeling isolated from other people.
lonely in German
einsam
Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.
alleinig
Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.
einsam
(of a, place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.
abgeschieden
(of a, place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.
alleinig
(of a, place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.
verlassen
(of a, place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.
öde
(of a, place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.
What does "lonely" mean?
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adjective Sad because of feeling isolated from other people.
"The old man grew lonely after his wife died and his friends moved away."
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adjective Empty of people; deserted.
"At night, the lonely beach was silent, with not a soul in sight."
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lonely in a sentence
- The old man grew lonely after his wife died and his friends moved away.
- He felt lonely after moving to a new city where he knew no one.
- At night, the lonely beach was silent, with not a soul in sight.
- She walked home along a dark, lonely lane with no houses nearby.
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What is "lonely" in German?
"lonely" in German is einsam, alleinig, abgeschieden. lonely means: Sad because of feeling isolated from other people.
How do you use "lonely" in a sentence?
Example: "The old man grew lonely after his wife died and his friends moved away." In German, "lonely" is einsam, alleinig, abgeschieden.
Are there other ways to say "lonely" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "lonely": einsam, alleinig, abgeschieden, verlassen, öde.
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