allein(e)

Based on: alle
Goethe A1 Adjective
1.

alone

Opposite: gemeinsam
("alleine" is common only in spoken German.)
Examples
  • Der alleinerziehende Vater kümmert sich um drei Kinder.
  • The single father takes care of three children.

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Bissell

Maybe a little more information here. A common word and phrasing, right? Ich gehe alleine raus. (?) Ich gehe allein raus (?) Das geht? Is the ‘e’ similar to the e on gerne?

How many meanings does the German word 'allein(e)' have?

allein(e) has 1 distinct meaning: 1. alone.

What is 'allein(e)' related to?

The word 'allein(e)' is related to alle.

Where can I learn more about 'allein(e)'?

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