one-off
das Einzelstück, die Einzelstücke
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individual item
A single item that is not offered together with others as part of a set or series.
Von dem Geschirr sind nur noch Einzelstücke zu haben, das komplette Set ist ausverkauft.
There are only individual pieces of the dinnerware left; the complete set is sold out.
one-of-a-kind piece
A unique item for which there is no other identical example, especially a work of art or a specially made product.
Dieses handbemalte Möbel ist ein wertvolles Einzelstück.
This hand-painted piece of furniture is a valuable one-of-a-kind piece.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Einzelstücke |
| genitive | des Einzelstücks |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Einzelstück | die Einzelstücke |
| accusative | das Einzelstück | die Einzelstücke |
| dative | dem Einzelstück | den Einzelstücken |
| genitive | des Einzelstücks des Einzelstückes | der Einzelstücke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Einzelstück' (one-off) is made up of 'Einzel' (individual) and 'Stück' (piece). The combination makes it clear that it refers to a single piece rather than several related pieces.
Im Schaufenster lag ein seltenes Einzelstück aus einer alten Sammlung.
A rare one-off from an old collection lay in the shop window.
When 'Einzelstück' (individual item) refers to an object offered separately, it is often used with verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'verkaufen' (to sell), 'bestellen' (to order), or 'anbieten' (to offer). The phrase 'als Einzelstück' (as an individual item) is also common in sales offers.
Der Händler bietet den Tisch auch als Einzelstück an.
The dealer also offers the table as an individual item.
The meaning 'one-of-a-kind item' is often signaled by words such as 'handgefertigt' (handmade), 'maßgefertigt' (custom-made), 'einzigartig' (unique), or 'wertvoll' (valuable). It often refers to works of art, furniture, or individually made products.
Die Künstlerin signierte das handgefertigte Einzelstück persönlich.
The artist personally signed the handmade one-of-a-kind piece.
