einmal
Meaning and Usage
"Einmal" in German translates to "once" or "one time" in English. It is commonly used to indicate a single occurrence or instance of something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "einmal" is composed of the prefix "ein-" meaning "one" and the suffix "-mal" which denotes “time” in this context.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "einmal" has a direct counterpart in English, which is "once".
Cultural Context
In everyday German conversation, "einmal" is frequently used to convey the idea of "once" or "one time", for example in phrases like "einmal pro Woche" (once a week) or "nur einmal" (only once).
Example Sentences
- Ich habe das Buch schon einmal gelesen. (I have already read the book once.)
- Können Sie mir bitte noch einmal helfen? (Could you please help me one more time?)
- Einmal ist keinmal. (Once is never.)
Memory Tips
Associate "einmal" with the English word "once" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- einmalig (adjective) - one-time, unique
- zweimal (adverb) - twice
- nie (adverb) - never
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