English–German
“going it alone” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈlaɪ̯nˌgaŋ/
Example
Manchmal ist ein Alleingang die beste Lösung.
Sometimes going it alone is the best solution.
How to say “going it alone” in German
“Going it alone” in German is Alleingang.
A person or group chooses and follows its own course without checking with the others involved.
Example sentences with Alleingang
Im Team führt ein Alleingang oft zu Misstrauen.
In a team, going it alone often leads to mistrust.
Tips for using Alleingang
- Alleingang is masculine, with the plural Alleingänge; its umlaut changes only the plural vowel.