Allein
Example: Er spielt das Lied allein auf der Gitarre.
Definition
"Allein" is an adverb used to indicate that an action is done by a single person without any assistance or accompaniment. For example, in the sentence 'Er spielt das Lied allein auf der Gitarre,' it means he plays the song on the guitar by himself.
Etymology
The word "allein" comes from Old High German 'alēn,' which combines 'al' meaning 'all' and a suffix suggesting 'one' or 'only.' Did you know? It originally emphasized being 'all alone' or 'entirely by oneself,' a meaning that still holds today.
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