das Einzel, –
singles · singles match
Es beschreibt eine Situation oder eine Sache, die allein oder nur ein Mal vorhanden ist.
The German word „Einzel“ is a noun or adjective meaning „individual“ or „single“.
- It comes from „ein“ (one) plus a suffix that turns it into a noun/adjective.
- It refers to a single item, person, or case out of a group.
Similar words:
- „einzeln“ (individual, single),
- „allein“ (alone),
- „solo“ (solo).
Difference:
- „Einzel“ usually focuses on the concept of one distinct item or member in a group (often as a noun).
- „einzeln“ is more descriptive as an adjective, emphasizing individuality or separateness.
- „allein“ stresses being alone or solitary, often emotionally or physically.
- „solo“ is typically used in contexts like music or performance, focusing on doing something alone.
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Examples
Im Einzel steckt oft viel Potenzial.noun
There is often a lot of potential in singles.
Sie hat das Einzel beim Tennisturnier gewonnen.noun
She won the singles at the tennis tournament.
Nach dem Doppel spielt er noch ein Einzel.noun
After the doubles match, he plays a singles match as well.
Ich spiele lieber Einzel als Doppel.noun
I prefer playing singles to doubles.
Das Einzel beginnt heute eine Stunde später.noun
The singles match starts an hour later today.
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