ohne
/ˈoːnə/preposition★Beginner
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.
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Often used to emphasize independence or lack of something.
Collocations
ohne Ausnahmewithout exceptionohne Zweifelwithout a doubtohne Fragewithout question
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Related Phrases
ohne Wenn und Aberphrase
without any ifs or buts
💡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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