einzig

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaɪ̯nt͡sɪç/, /ˈaɪ̯nt͡sɪɡ̊/

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Adjective

einzig (not comparable)

1. only, sole
2. unique

Usage notes

• When followed by another adjective, einzig is typically used in the bare form: die einzig richtige Antwort ("the only correct answer"). However, it is just as correct to follow the general practice and decline both: die einzige richtige Antwort.
• Colloquially, an intensified form einzigst- (formally a superlative) is often heard. This is non-standard usage.

Adverb

einzig

1. only
   • 2010, Der Spiegel, issue 33/2010, page 31:

     Baschir trägt einen dichten Bart, der einzig die Partie zwischen der Oberlippe und seiner großen Nase ausspart.

     Baschir wears a thick beard, which only leaves out the part between the upper lip and his big nose.