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Describes that a person does something alone, without the company or help of others, or that someone is without a steady partner.
Nach der Trennung reist sie jetzt erstmal solo durch Asien.
After the breakup, she's traveling solo through Asia for now.
'Solo' is an adjective that is not declined. It always remains unchanged after the noun (predicatively) or is used like an adverb. You cannot put it before a noun and add an ending.
Der Musiker tritt heute Abend solo auf.
The musician is performing solo tonight.
'Solo' was borrowed directly from Italian, where it means 'alone'. Knowing this helps you easily remember the main meaning of the word.
Er hat das Projekt solo fertiggestellt.
He completed the project solo.
In general usage, 'solo' is often connected with activities that can also be done as a couple or in a group. Typical verbs are 'reisen' (to travel), 'leben' (to live), 'wohnen' (to live/reside), or 'unterwegs sein' (to be out and about/on the road).
Viele junge Leute wollen eine Zeit lang solo leben.
Many young people want to live solo for a while.
This meaning is limited to the field of music and performing arts. It describes a performance or recording by just one person, as opposed to a band or an orchestra.
Die Sängerin hat nach Jahren in der Band ein Solo-Album veröffentlicht.
After years in the band, the singer released a solo album.
together
'zusammen' and 'solo' are opposites when it is about whether someone is with others or alone. 'zusammen' is used when people do something together or are in a relationship. 'solo' means that someone acts alone, without company or without a steady partner. In music, 'solo' is especially typical when one person plays or sings alone. In everyday language, 'allein' often sounds more neutral, but 'solo' fits well when you want to emphasize the contrast with a group or a partner.
Bei dem Konzert hat die Sängerin ein Lied solo gesungen.
At the concert, the singer sang one song solo.
Nach dem Training sind wir zusammen nach Hause gegangen.
After training, we went home together.