einzeln
/ˈaɪntsəln̩/
individual
Die Bücher müssen einzeln bezahlt werden.
The books must be paid for individually.
general
Separate or individual; not part of a group or collective.
Jeder Gast muss einzeln einchecken.
Each guest must check in individually.
Die Preise gelten pro Person einzeln.
The prices are per person individually.
Often used to emphasize that something is done separately rather than collectively.
Collocations
einzeln bezahlento pay individuallyeinzeln eincheckento check in individuallyeinzeln betrachtento consider individually
Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
In formal or official contexts, 'einzeln' is often used to clarify that actions or transactions must be handled separately.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'einzel', meaning 'single' or 'one by one'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts where individual treatment or separate handling is required, such as payments, check-ins, or considerations.
Word Breakdown
ein-
one
prefix-zeln
separate or individual
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