alleinig
Translation
sole, only, exclusive
Examples
Er hat die alleinige Verantwortung.
He has the sole responsibility.
Das ist der alleinige Grund für die Entscheidung.
That is the sole reason for the decision.
Grammar Patterns
alleinig- ((+noun)) sole/only Er hat die alleinige Schuld.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einzig (only), ausschließlich (exclusive); Antonyms: gemeinsam (joint)
Etymology
From 'allein' (alone) with the adjective-forming suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
If something stands 'allein' (alone), it is the 'alleinige' (sole) one.