einziger
Translation
only, single, sole
Examples
Er ist mein einziger Freund.
He is my only friend.
Das ist der einzige Weg.
That is the only way.
Ein einziger Fehler reicht aus.
A single mistake is enough.
Grammar Patterns
der/die/das einzige + [Noun] with definite article: 'the only ...' He is the only witness.
ein einziger/eine einzige/ein einziges + [Noun] with indefinite article: 'a single ...' A single mistake can ruin everything.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sole, single; Antonyms: multiple, many
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) + the suffix '-zig'. It emphasizes the quality of being 'one'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the root 'ein' (one). The '-er' ending is the masculine nominative singular ending, used for nouns like 'der Freund'.