alleine
alone
Without other people; in the absence of or without the help of others.
EXAMPLE
Heute muss ich alleine zu Hause bleiben.
Today I have to stay at home alone.
alleine
alone / only
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Meanings
alleine
only
Exclusively or merely; without considering or adding anything else.
EXAMPLE
Alleine der Gedanke daran macht mich nervös.
The thought alone makes me nervous.
alleine
alone
Emphasizes that something, considered by itself, is already sufficient or constitutes a particular reason.
EXAMPLE
Alleine dafür hat sich die lange Reise gelohnt.
That alone made the long journey worthwhile.
Usage tips
Context clue
When referring to people and activities, „alleine“ (alone) usually indicates a lack of companionship or help. When „alleine“ (alone) comes directly before a noun phrase such as „der Gedanke“ (the thought), or together with „dafür“ (for that alone) or „dazu“ (for that), it tends to emphasize exclusivity or a sufficient reason.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat die schwere Aufgabe alleine gelöst.
She solved the difficult task alone.
Alleine die Miete kostet schon die Hälfte meines Gehalts.
The rent alone costs half my salary.
Der Ausblick ist fantastisch, alleine dafür lohnt sich der Aufstieg.
The view is fantastic; for that alone, the climb is worthwhile.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of being without other people, „alleine“ (alone) often occurs with verbs relating to living, traveling, and making decisions. Typical collocations are „alleine wohnen“ (to live alone), „alleine reisen“ (to travel alone), and „alleine entscheiden“ (to decide alone).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Studium möchte sie gerne alleine wohnen.
After graduating, she would like to live alone.
Before noun phrases
Before a noun phrase, „alleine“ (alone) often highlights that one particular factor. It is especially common before expressions such as „der Gedanke“ (the thought), „die Tatsache“ (the fact), or „die Aussicht“ (the prospect).
EXAMPLE
Alleine die Tatsache, dass er sich nicht entschuldigt hat, ärgert mich.
The fact alone that he did not apologize annoys me.
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