der Alleingang
Translation
going it alone, solo effort, unilateral action
Examples
Der Politiker startete einen Alleingang.
The politician went it alone.
Sie machte die Arbeit im Alleingang.
She did the work on her own.
Ein Alleingang ist in diesem Projekt riskant.
Going it alone is risky in this project.
Grammar Patterns
to go it alone Der Minister entschied sich für einen Alleingang.
on one's own Sie hat das Projekt im Alleingang fertiggestellt.
Similar Words
solo effort, individual action; Antonyms: teamwork, cooperation
Etymology
Composed of 'allein' (alone) and 'Gang' (walk, course, way). It literally means an 'alone-walk' or 'going alone'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone taking a 'Gang' (a walk or course of action) 'allein' (alone), separating from the group. This visualizes the meaning of a solo action.