No. 258 in Danish
alene
"Alene" means "alone" in English.
In a sentence
Han foretrækker at bo alene.
He prefers to live alone.
Here, 'alene' describes the state of being on one's own or without company when living.
De efterlod ham alene i rummet.
They left him alone in the room.
In this context, 'alene' indicates being solitary or without others present in a specific location.
Denne opgave kan ikke løses af hende alene.
This task cannot be completed by her alone.
Here, 'alene' conveys the sense of requiring involvement beyond a single individual, emphasizing the need for collaborative effort.
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