das Single, -s
single
Eine Person ohne feste Partnerin oder ohne festen Partner.
The German word "(der) Single" is a borrowed term from English, and it refers to a person who is not in a romantic relationship—essentially, someone who is single. In plural, it is "(die) Singles".
Similar words in German include "ledig" (unmarried), "alleinstehend" (single or living alone), and "unverheiratet" (unmarried).
Difference between "Single" and similar words:
- "Ledig" specifically refers to someone who is not married, which might not encapsulate those who are in a relationship but not yet married.
- "Alleinstehend" emphasizes the idea of living alone, which might not always be the case for everyone who is romantically unattached.
- "Unverheiratet" broadly describes anyone not married, including those who might be in a relationship or even engaged, but not yet officially married.
"Single" as a term uniquely captures the current relationship status without the specific associations marriage or living situations might impose.
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Examples
Er ist ein glücklicher Single.noun
He is a happy single.
Mein bester Freund bleibt Single.noun
My best friend stays single.
Warum leben so viele Singles in dieser Stadt?noun
Why do so many singles live in this city?
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