das Solo
solo
A musical part performed by a single voice or instrument, often accompanied by other voices or instruments.
EXAMPLE
Das Solo der Geigerin war der Höhepunkt des Konzerts.
The violinist's solo was the highlight of the concert.
das Solo
solo
das Solo, die Solos
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Meanings
das Solo
solo
A performance or appearance in which one person performs alone, for example in dance, cabaret, or sports.
EXAMPLE
Das Solo des Tänzers dauerte fast fünf Minuten.
The dancer's solo lasted almost five minutes.
das Solo
solo
A declaration in card games such as Doppelkopf or Schafkopf in which one person plays alone against all the other players.
EXAMPLE
Er hat ein Solo angesagt und muss nun allein gegen uns drei spielen.
He declared a solo and now has to play against the three of us alone.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Solo, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Solos |
| genitive | des Solos |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Solo | die Solos die Soli |
| accusative | das Solo | die Solos die Soli |
| dative | dem Solo | den Solos den Soli |
| genitive | des Solos | der Solos der Soli |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
With 'Solo', the accompanying words usually indicate the meaning: musical instruments or voices point to a musical solo, dance or stage verbs to a performance by one person, and 'ansagen' (to declare) or 'Doppelkopf' to the card game.
EXAMPLE
Die Trompete übernimmt im letzten Satz ein Solo.
The trumpet takes a solo in the final movement.
Für den zweiten Akt hat die Schauspielerin ein Solo vorbereitet.
The actress has prepared a solo for the second act.
Beim Doppelkopf hat er ein Solo angesagt.
He declared a solo in Doppelkopf.
Musical collocations
In its musical meaning, 'Solo' is often used with verbs such as 'spielen' (to play), 'singen' (to sing), or 'vortragen' (to perform). The phrase 'ein Solo haben' (to have a solo) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Der Gitarrist spielte ein langes Solo.
The guitarist played a long solo.
Die Sängerin trägt im Refrain ein Solo vor.
The singer performs a solo during the chorus.
Stage performance
For a performance carried out alone, 'Solo' is often combined with verbs such as 'tanzen' (to dance), 'aufführen' (to perform), or 'zeigen' (to show).
EXAMPLE
Die Tänzerin zeigte ein beeindruckendes Solo.
The dancer performed an impressive solo.
Er wird heute Abend ein Solo aufführen.
He will perform a solo this evening.
Card game expressions
In Doppelkopf or Schafkopf, a 'Solo' is typically 'angesagt' (declared) or 'gespielt' (played). One person plays alone against the other three players.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem starken Blatt sagte sie ein Solo an.
With a strong hand, she declared a solo.
Er hat sein Solo trotz schwieriger Karten gewonnen.
He won his solo despite having difficult cards.
In real life
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