singles
das Einzel, die Einzel
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singles
A sporting competition in which individual players compete against one another instead of forming pairs or teams. This format is found in tennis, table tennis, badminton, and figure skating, among other sports.
Die Tennisspielerin gewann das Einzel, verlor aber später mit ihrer Partnerin das Doppel.
The tennis player won the singles match, but later lost the doubles match with her partner.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Einzel |
| genitive | des Einzels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Einzel | die Einzel |
| accusative | das Einzel | die Einzel |
| dative | dem Einzel | den Einzeln |
| genitive | des Einzels | der Einzel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The fixed expression „im Einzel“ (in singles) is often used for this discipline. After „in“, the dative is used here because participation in a discipline or the result within it is being described.
Sie tritt morgen im Einzel an.
She is competing in singles tomorrow.
Verbs such as „spielen“ (to play), „gewinnen“ (to win), „verlieren“ (to lose), and „antreten“ (to compete) are particularly often used with „Einzel“ (singles). These combinations refer to the sporting discipline or the result of a competition.
Der junge Spieler gewann das Einzel überraschend deutlich.
The young player won the singles match by a surprisingly clear margin.
„Einzel“ (singles) is used in this meaning mainly in sports reports, at tournaments, and in results lists. It often refers to a separate discipline within a competition.
Im Turnierprogramm stehen das Einzel und weitere Wettbewerbe für verschiedene Altersklassen.
The tournament schedule includes singles and other competitions for different age groups.
