Allein - translation, pronunciation and examples
alone
by yourself
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allein leben
allein arbeiten
allein essen
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Neutral: means “by oneself,” very close to the basic meaning of “alone.”
Often means “left alone”; it can sound stronger and more emotional than simply “alone.”
Means “on one’s own” or “separately”; it stresses independence or being without company.
More formal: means “without accompaniment,” especially when it matters that someone is not with another person.
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What's the difference between allein / verlassen / für sich / unbegleitet
Neutral: means “by oneself,” very close to the basic meaning of “alone.”
Ich gehe heute alleine ins Kino.
Я сегодня иду в кино один.
Often means “left alone”; it can sound stronger and more emotional than simply “alone.”
Das Haus stand verlassen am Rand des Dorfes.
Дом стоял заброшенным на краю деревни.
Means “on one’s own” or “separately”; it stresses independence or being without company.
Er arbeitet lieber für sich.
Он предпочитает работать сам по себе.
More formal: means “without accompaniment,” especially when it matters that someone is not with another person.
Kinder dürfen nicht unbegleitet reisen.
Детям нельзя путешествовать без сопровождения.
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How to pronounce allein and what this word means
allein translation: alone. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce allein
[aˈlaɪn]
allein translation
alone
allein examples
Ich wohne allein in der Stadt.
allein transcription
[aˈlaɪn]
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allein meaning: what does it mean?
ohne Hilfe von anderen; selbstständig; nur mit sich selbst
allein pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
allein is pronounced as [aˈlaɪn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
allein definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich wohne allein in der Stadt. Translation: Я живу один в городе.
Is allein part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, allein (alone) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is allein part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, allein (alone) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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