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.
"He felt lonely after moving to a new city where he knew no one."
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adjective Empty of people; deserted.
"They drove for miles along a lonely stretch of highway."
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lonely in a sentence
- He felt lonely after moving to a new city where he knew no one.
- Retirees can feel lonely once daily work routines disappear.
- They drove for miles along a lonely stretch of highway.
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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: "He felt lonely after moving to a new city where he knew no one." 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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