Ohne
Example: Ich trinke meinen Kaffee ohne Zucker und Milch.
Definition
"Ohne" is a German preposition meaning 'without,' used to indicate the absence or exclusion of something, as in the phrase 'Ich trinke meinen Kaffee ohne Zucker und Milch,' which means drinking coffee without sugar and milk.
Etymology
The word "ohne" comes from Old High German 'ohna,' which also meant 'without.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all expressing the idea of lacking or being without something. Did you know? "Ohne" has remained relatively unchanged for centuries, highlighting its fundamental role in expressing negation.
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"Ohne" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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