Alleen
Example: Ik ben alleen thuis vandaag.
Definition
"Alleen" is an adverb in Dutch meaning 'alone' or 'by oneself,' used to indicate that someone is without others or isolated, as in the phrase 'Ik ben alleen thuis vandaag,' meaning 'I am alone at home today.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "alleen" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'alleene,' which itself derives from 'alle' meaning 'all' combined with a suffix indicating exclusivity. Did you know? "Alleen" evolved to emphasize solitude or exclusiveness, reflecting being 'all by oneself.'
Learn to use this word actively
"Alleen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
