einzig

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nt͡sɪç/, /ˈaɪ̯nt͡sɪk/
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Adjective

einzig (strong nominative masculine singular einziger, not comparable)

  1. only, sole
  2. unique

Usage notes

  • When followed by another adjective, einzig is typically used in the bare form: die einzig richtige Antwort ("the only correct answer"). However, it is just as correct to follow the general practice and decline both: die einzige richtige Antwort.
  • Colloquially, an intensified form einzigst- (formally a superlative) is sometimes heard. This is non-standard usage.

Declension

Adverb

einzig

  1. only
    • 2010, Der Spiegel, number 33/2010, page 31:
      Baschir trägt einen dichten Bart, der einzig die Partie zwischen der Oberlippe und seiner großen Nase ausspart.
      Baschir wears a thick beard, which only leaves out the part between the upper lip and his big nose.

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