allein
Translation
alone, on one's own, only
Examples
Ich bin heute Abend allein zu Hause.
I am alone at home this evening.
Das Kind kann schon allein essen.
The child can already eat on their own.
Allein der Gedanke macht mir Angst.
The thought alone scares me.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((alone)) I am alone.
to do ((alone)) / by oneself I do it alone.
((alone)) / only ((the ...)) The thought alone is terrible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solo, lonely; Antonyms: together
Etymology
Combination of 'all' (all) + 'ein' (one). Literally 'all one', meaning completely one/alone.
Memory Tips
Think 'all-one' -> 'alone'.