English–German
“lonely” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nzaːm/
Example
In der Nacht fühlt er sich einsamer als sonst.
At night, he feels lonelier than usual.
How to say “lonely” in German
“Lonely” in German is einsam.
A person is cut off from human closeness, with loneliness present whether or not other people are nearby.
Example sentences with einsam
Obwohl sie viele Leute kennt, fühlt sie sich oft einsam.
Although she knows many people, she often feels lonely.
Tips for using einsam
- Einsam emphasizes unwanted loneliness, whereas allein usually describes being alone without necessarily expressing emotional pain.