only in German
only in German is einzig, einzigartig, Einzelkind — only means being the single one of its kind; sole.
only in German
einzig
Alone in a category.
einzigartig
Singularly superior; the best.
einzig
Singularly superior; the best.
Einzelkind
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
geschwisterlos
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
nur
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
allein
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
lediglich
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
nur
No more than; just.
lediglich
No more than; just.
erst
As recently as.
aber
doch
What does "only" mean?
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adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
"This is the only copy of the letter that survived."
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adv Exclusively, and nothing or no one else besides.
"The offer is only available to new customers."
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conj Used to introduce an exception or a disappointing twist to what was just said; but.
"I would have called, only my phone had died."
only in a sentence
- This is the only copy of the letter that survived.
- He was the only person who showed up on time.
- The offer is only available to new customers.
- She only eats breakfast on weekdays.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "only" in German?
"only" in German is einzig, einzigartig, Einzelkind. only means: Being the single one of its kind; sole.
How do you use "only" in a sentence?
Example: "This is the only copy of the letter that survived." In German, "only" is einzig, einzigartig, Einzelkind.
Are there other ways to say "only" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "only": einzig, einzigartig, Einzelkind, geschwisterlos, nur, allein.
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