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To take part in an activity without being accompanied by another person.
Er darf ohne Begleitung teilnehmen, da er volljährig ist.
He is allowed to participate unaccompanied since he is of legal age.
Die Veranstaltung ist für alle offen, die ohne Begleitung teilnehmen möchten.
The event is open to anyone who wishes to participate unaccompanied.
Commonly used in official contexts such as event registrations, legal documents, or activity guidelines to indicate participation without a companion.
This phrase is formal and should not be used in casual settings. For example, in a conversation with friends, you would say 'allein mitmachen' instead of 'ohne Begleitung teilnehmen'.
Always ensure the phrase is used in a context where permission or eligibility is clear. For example, 'Kinder dürfen ohne Begleitung teilnehmen' (Children are allowed to participate unaccompanied) is correct, while 'Ich nehme ohne Begleitung teil' (I participate unaccompanied) is grammatically correct but contextually incomplete without additional context.
The phrase combines the preposition 'ohne' (without) with 'Begleitung' (accompaniment/escort) and the verb 'teilnehmen' (to participate). 'Begleitung' derives from 'begleiten' (to accompany), which comes from Middle High German 'begleiten' (to go with). 'Teilnehmen' is a compound of 'teil' (part) and 'nehmen' (to take), reflecting the idea of taking part in something.
This phrase is typically used in formal or official contexts, such as event registrations, legal documents, or activity guidelines. It is not used in casual conversation. Ensure the context implies permission or eligibility, as the phrase itself does not convey permission—it must be specified (e.g., 'dürfen' or 'erlaubt sein').