No. 671 in German
allein
"Alone" or "by oneself."
In a sentence
Ich bin heute Abend allein zu Hause.
I am home alone this evening.
Here, 'allein' is used as an adjective meaning 'alone,' describing the state of the subject.
Allein durch Übung wird man besser.
One improves only through practice.
In this sentence, 'allein' is used as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'solely,' emphasizing the exclusivity of the method described.
Er fühlt sich so allein unter Fremden.
He feels so lonely among strangers.
Here, 'allein' conveys the feeling of being lonely or isolated, reflecting the subject's emotional state.
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