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alleinstehend

single

Definition & meaning

The German word alleinstehend primarily has two meanings depending on the context:

  1. Relationship Status: It refers to a person who is single, unmarried, or not currently in a romantic relationship. In a social or official context, it describes someone who lives alone or manages their life without a partner.
  2. Physical Location: It describes an object, typically a building or a house, that is detached and not connected to any other structures. It stands by itself in an isolated or open space.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a compound adjective formed from two parts:

  • allein: meaning "alone" or "only."
  • stehend: the present participle of the verb stehen, meaning "standing."

Literally, it translates to "standing alone." In German grammar, it is used as an adjective and can be declined to match the noun it describes. For example, "eine alleinstehende Frau" (a single woman) or "ein alleinstehendes Haus" (a detached house).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • Regarding social status: ledig (single/unmarried), solo (solo), ungebunden (unattached), einsam (lonely - though this implies a feeling rather than just a status).
  • Regarding objects/buildings: freistehend (detached/free-standing), isoliert (isolated).

Antonyms

  • Regarding social status: verheiratet (married), liiert (in a relationship), gebunden (attached/committed).
  • Regarding objects/buildings: angebaut (attached/built-on), verbunden (connected).

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Examples

Meine Tante ist alleinstehend.adjective

My aunt is single.

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