ohne
/ˈoːnə/
without
Ich gehe ohne Jacke spazieren.
I'm going for a walk without a jacket.
general
Indicates the absence or exclusion of something.
Kann ich das ohne Hilfe machen?
Can I do this without help?
Sie ist ohne Vorwarnung gegangen.
She left without warning.
Often used to emphasize independence or lack of something.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'ohne' to indicate that something is missing or not included.
Gold Rule
Preposition Rules
'Ohne' is always followed by the accusative case.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ohne', from Old High German 'ohana', from Proto-Germanic 'uhana' (without).
Usage Notes
Commonly used to express the absence of an object, person, or condition. Often followed by a noun or pronoun.
Word Breakdown
ohne
without
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