No. 54 in Dutch
alleen
"Alone" or "only."
In a sentence
Ik ben hier alleen.
I am here alone.
Used to indicate solitude or being without others.
Ik wil alleen de waarheid weten.
I only want to know the truth.
Used to emphasize exclusivity or restriction to a single concept.
Het is alleen mogelijk als we samenwerken.
It is only possible if we work together.
Used to highlight a condition or dependence of an action.
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