der Single
Translation
single person, single
Examples
Er ist seit einem Jahr Single.
He has been single for a year.
Viele Singles suchen online einen Partner.
Many single people look for a partner online.
Grammar Patterns
Single sein to be single She is a happy single.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Alleinstehender (person living alone), Junggeselle (bachelor)
Etymology
A loanword from the English 'single'.
Memory Tips
Very easy to remember as it's the same as in English. Note the article: 'der Single' for a man, 'die Single' for a woman.