einziger
Translation
only, single, sole
Examples
Er ist mein einziger Freund.
He is my only friend.
Das ist der einzige Weg.
That is the only way.
Ein einziger Fehler reicht aus.
A single mistake is enough.
Grammar Patterns
der/die/das einzige + [Noun] with definite article: 'the only ...' He is the only witness.
ein einziger/eine einzige/ein einziges + [Noun] with indefinite article: 'a single ...' A single mistake can ruin everything.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sole, single; Antonyms: multiple, many
Etymology
Derived from 'ein' (one) and the suffix '-zig', which intensifies the meaning of 'one'.
Memory Tips
The core of the word is 'ein' (one). The '-er' is a grammatical ending for masculine nominative singular nouns, like 'der Weg'.