English–German

“loneliness” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nzaːmkaɪ̯t/

Example

Nach dem Umzug spürte sie die Einsamkeit deutlich.

She clearly felt lonely after moving.

Illustration for Einsamkeit (loneliness)

How to say “loneliness” in German

“Loneliness” in German is Einsamkeit.

A person stands among others but feels separated by an invisible wall.

Full entry for Einsamkeit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Einsamkeit

Ein Spaziergang mit Freundinnen kann die Einsamkeit lindern.

A walk with friends can alleviate loneliness.

Tips for using Einsamkeit

  • Einsamkeit names an unwanted emotional state, whereas allein can describe simply being without other people.

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