einsam
Translation
lonely, solitary, secluded, remote
Examples
Er fühlt sich oft einsam.
He often feels lonely.
Sie wohnt in einem einsamen Haus im Wald.
She lives in a secluded house in the forest.
Er ist ein einsamer Wanderer.
He is a solitary hiker.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((lonely)) After her husband's death, she was very lonely.
a ((lonely/secluded)) + Noun A lonely path led to the old castle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allein, verlassen; Antonyms: gesellig, umgeben
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) and the suffix '-sam', which indicates a state or quality. So, literally 'in a state of one-ness' or 'one-some'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'einsam' as 'one-some'. Being just one person can make you feel lonely.