einsam
Translation
lonely, solitary, secluded, remote
Examples
Er fühlt sich oft einsam.
He often feels lonely.
Sie wohnt in einem einsamen Haus im Wald.
She lives in a remote house in the forest.
Er ist ein einsamer Wanderer.
He is a solitary hiker.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((lonely)) After her husband's death, she was very lonely.
a ((lonely/remote)) + Noun A remote path led to the old castle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allein, verlassen; Antonyms: gesellig, umgeben
Etymology
Comes from 'ein' (one) plus the suffix '-sam', denoting a state. It literally means something like 'one-some', or being in a state of oneness.
Memory Tips
Connect 'ein' (one) with the feeling of being the only one, hence 'lonely'.