Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The nominalized form of einzig, referring to the only person or thing in a particular context.
Natural examples
Sie war die Einzige, die den Weg kannte.
She was the only one who knew the way.
Er ist der Einzige aus dem Team mit einem Schlüssel.
He is the only person on the team with a key.
Das ist das Einzige, was wir noch brauchen.
That is the only thing we still need.
Usage note
The form agrees with what it refers to: der, die, or das Einzige; plural die Einzigen. Einzig is normally not compared.
Mini-lesson: Einzige
The nominalized form of einzig, referring to the only person or thing in a particular context. The form agrees with what it refers to: der, die, or das Einzige; plural die Einzigen. Einzig is normally not compared.
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