German word

einzeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nt͡səln/

Meaning

  • adjectiveindividual

Example

Ich habe einzelne Fragen.

I have individual questions.

Illustration for einzeln (individual)

More examples

Jeder arbeitet an einer einzelnen Aufgabe.

Everyone is working on an individual task.

Core concept

A collection is divided into distinct units rather than treated as one undifferentiated whole.

Common phrases

  • einzelne Aufgabe

    individual task

  • einzelne Lektion

    individual lesson

  • einzelner Schüler

    individual student

Similar words

getrennt: Physically apart, with a boundary or gap preventing connection.
separat: Kept apart for separate handling or use.

Definition in German

Einzeln bedeutet, etwas nicht zusammen, sondern jeweils separat zu betrachten oder zu behandeln.

Word origin

The German adjective einzeln is historically related to ein, meaning 'one', and developed through the Middle High German form einzel.

Usage tips

  • Einzeln can modify a noun or describe an action, so 'einzelne Fragen' means 'individual questions' while 'Fragen einzeln beantworten' means 'answer questions separately'.

Other meanings

  • separateadjective
  • individuallyadverb
  • singleadjective
  • someadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Einzelstückone-of-a-kind itemnoun
  • Einzelpreisunit pricenoun

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