English–German

“sole” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈlaɪ̯nɪç/

Example

Er ist der alleinige Eigentümer des Hauses.

He is the sole owner of the house.

Illustration for alleinig (sole)

How to say “sole” in German

“Sole” in German is alleinig.

A single holder stands at the center of an arrangement, while every other person or institution is excluded from that possession or responsibility.

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

Example sentences with alleinig

Die Firma befindet sich in alleiniger Hand.

The company is solely owned.

Tips for using alleinig

  • Alleinig stresses exclusive rights or responsibility, whereas allein can simply mean "alone" or function as an adverb.

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