individual
die Einzelne, die Einzelnen
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individual
A single person who is considered independently rather than as part of a group or society. It can also refer to each individual member of a community.
Jeder Einzelne kann durch sein Verhalten zum Schutz der Umwelt beitragen.
Every individual can help protect the environment through their actions.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Einzelnen |
| genitive | der Einzelnen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Einzelne | die Einzelnen |
| accusative | die Einzelne | die Einzelnen |
| dative | der Einzelnen | den Einzelnen |
| genitive | der Einzelnen | der Einzelnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Einzelne' (the individual) often appears as the subject in general statements about responsibility, rights, or opportunities for action. The phrase 'für den Einzelnen' (for the individual) is also common when the effects on a single person are emphasized.
Der Einzelne kann durch kleine Entscheidungen viel bewirken.
An individual can achieve a lot through small decisions.
Die neue Regel bringt für den Einzelnen einige Veränderungen.
The new rule brings some changes for the individual.
The word is especially common in public, social, political, and philosophical texts. It is often used when a single person is contrasted with a group, society, or institution.
In der Diskussion über Bürgerrechte darf der Einzelne nicht vergessen werden.
In the discussion about civil rights, the individual must not be forgotten.
Common combinations include 'jeder Einzelne' (every individual), 'die Verantwortung des Einzelnen' (the individual's responsibility), 'die Rechte des Einzelnen' (the individual's rights), and 'die Entscheidung des Einzelnen' (the individual's decision). These combinations often refer to duties or opportunities within a community.
Jeder Einzelne trägt Verantwortung für den Erfolg des Projekts.
Every individual is responsible for the success of the project.
When words such as 'Gesellschaft' (society), 'Gemeinschaft' (community), 'Gruppe' (group), 'Staat' (state), or 'Verantwortung' (responsibility) appear in the sentence, 'der Einzelne' (the individual) usually refers to a person considered as a member of a larger whole.
Die Gemeinschaft braucht Regeln, aber auch der Einzelne soll seine Freiheit behalten.
The community needs rules, but the individual should also retain their freedom.
