einzige
Translation
only, single, sole
Examples
Sie ist die einzige Person hier.
She is the only person here.
Das ist meine einzige Sorge.
That is my only worry.
Grammar Patterns
((einzig-)) + Noun (feminine/plural) the only... That is the only possibility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allein (alone), ausschließlich (exclusive); Antonyms: mehrere (several), viele (many)
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) and the suffix '-zig'. It emphasizes the quality of being one.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ein' as 'one' to remember it means 'only one'. The '-e' ending is used for feminine nouns (die Person) or plurals.