single in German
single in German is einzeln, einzig, allein — single means being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
single in German
einzeln
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
einzig
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
allein
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
einzig
Not divided in parts.
einheitlich
Not divided in parts.
gemeinsam
Not divided in parts.
vereint
Not divided in parts.
einzel
Designed for the use of only one.
ledig
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
unverheiratet
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
alleinstehend
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
single
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
solo
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
Single
(music) A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
Single
(music) A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
Singleauskopplung
(music) A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
Single
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Alleinstehende
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Alleinstehender
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Hagestolz
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Jungfrau
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Junggeselle
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
Einer
(US, informal) A bill valued at $1.
What does "single" mean?
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adj Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
"A single candle lit the whole room."
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adj Not married and not currently in a romantic relationship.
"She has been single for the past two years."
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noun A song released on its own, separate from a full album.
"The band released a new single ahead of the album."
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verb To choose one thing out from a group; to single out.
"The teacher singled him out for praise."
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single in a sentence
- A single candle lit the whole room.
- They asked for a single room at the hotel.
- She has been single for the past two years.
- The band released a new single ahead of the album.
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What is "single" in German?
"single" in German is einzeln, einzig, allein. single means: Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
How do you use "single" in a sentence?
Example: "A single candle lit the whole room." In German, "single" is einzeln, einzig, allein.
Are there other ways to say "single" in German?
Yes — German has 20 translations listed for "single": einzeln, einzig, allein, einheitlich, gemeinsam, vereint.
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