einziges
Translation
only, single, sole
Examples
Das ist mein einziges Problem.
That is my only problem.
Ein einziges Wort kann alles ändern.
A single word can change everything.
Grammar Patterns
((einzig-)) + Noun (neuter) the only... That is the only problem.
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 '-es' ending is used for neuter nouns (das Problem).