die Single
single
An individual music recording, usually released separately from an album.
EXAMPLE
Die Single erschien kurz vor dem neuen Album.
The single came out shortly before the new album.
die Single
single
die Single, die Singles
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Single, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Singles |
| genitive | der Single |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Single | die Singles |
| accusative | die Single | die Singles |
| dative | der Single | den Singles |
| genitive | der Single | der Singles |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Pay attention to gender
When referring to a music recording, 'Single' (single) is feminine: 'die Single', plural 'die Singles'. 'Der Single' (a single person), with the masculine article, is a different word and refers to someone who is not in a committed relationship.
EXAMPLE
Die Single wurde gestern im Radio vorgestellt.
The single was introduced on the radio yesterday.
Aus dem neuen Album wurden schon drei Singles ausgekoppelt.
Three singles have already been released from the new album.
Typical collocations
In music contexts, common phrases include 'eine Single veröffentlichen' (to release a single), 'eine Single herausbringen' (to put out a single), and 'eine Single auskoppeln' (to release a track from an album as a single).
EXAMPLE
Die Band will im Herbst eine neue Single veröffentlichen.
The band plans to release a new single in the fall.
In real life
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