einzig
Translation
only, single, sole
Examples
Das ist der einzige Weg nach Hause.
That is the only way home.
Er war der Einzige, der die Antwort wusste.
He was the only one who knew the answer.
Einzig und allein das Ergebnis zählt.
Solely the result counts.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) only, sole This is my only chance.
((adverbial)) solely, exclusively Solely he is to blame.
Similar Words
sole, single, only
Etymology
From 'eins' (one) + -ig (suffix). Literally 'onely' or 'single'.
Memory Tips
Just 'one' (eins) exists.