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ohne Begleitung
/ˈoːnə bəˈɡlaɪtʊŋ/
unaccompanied
Kinder unter 12 Jahren dürfen nur ohne Begleitung der Eltern ins Kino.
Children under 12 may only enter the cinema unaccompanied by their parents.
formal
without being accompanied by someone else; alone
Sie reiste ohne Begleitung nach Paris.
She traveled to Paris unaccompanied.
Der Termin ist nur ohne Begleitung möglich.
The appointment is only possible without an escort.
Commonly used in official, legal, or travel contexts to indicate that someone is not with another person.
Collocations
ohne Begleitung reisento travel unaccompaniedohne Begleitung teilnehmento participate without an escortohne Begleitung eintretento enter without accompaniment
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used in regulations (e.g., age restrictions for events), travel documents, or medical forms. For example, 'Eintritt nur ohne Begleitung' means 'Entry only without an escort.'
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Avoid using 'ohne Begleitung' in casual conversations where 'allein' (alone) or 'ohne jemanden' (without someone) would sound more natural.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'ohne' (without) and the noun 'Begleitung' (accompaniment, escort). 'Begleitung' derives from the verb 'begleiten' (to accompany), which comes from Middle High German 'begleiten' (to go along with), composed of 'be-' (intensive prefix) and 'gleiten' (to glide).
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in contexts where formal or legal restrictions apply, such as travel, events, or appointments. It emphasizes the absence of an accompanying person rather than solitude.
Word Breakdown
ohne
without
prepositionBegleitung
accompaniment, escort
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch