Allein
Example: Ich gehe heute Abend allein ins Kino.
Definition
"Allein" is an adverb meaning 'alone' or 'by oneself,' used to indicate that someone is doing something without any company or assistance, as in the phrase "Ich gehe heute Abend allein ins Kino," which means 'I am going to the cinema alone tonight.'
Etymology
The word "allein" comes from Old High German 'alāin,' which is composed of 'al-' meaning 'all' and '-āin' meaning 'one.' Did you know? It originally emphasized being completely one or solitary, which fits perfectly with its current meaning of being alone or unaccompanied.
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"Allein" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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