единственный
only
Meaning of единственный
Один, других таких нет; например, единственный ребёнок.
being the one person or thing of a kind, with no others
Pronunciation
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Единственный or только?
только
только = only, just (adverb: no more than)
Don't say «только ребёнок» for 'an only child'. No more than — только; the one and only — единственный.
У меня только один брат.
I have only one brother.
Он единственный, кто пришёл вовремя.
He's the only one who came on time.
единственный with English translation
единственный usage examples
Я единственный ребёнок в семье.
I am an only child.
Он мой единственный друг.
He is my only friend.
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единственный meaning: what does it mean?
being the one person or thing of a kind, with no others
единственный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
единственный is pronounced as [jɪˈdʲinstvʲɪnːɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
единственный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I am an only child. Translation: Я единственный ребёнок в семье.
Is единственный part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, единственный (only) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is единственный part of Family Members vocabulary?
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