Vocabulary
ledig
/ˈleːdɪç/· adjective
single, unmarried
The official word on forms: Familienstand — ledig, verheiratet, geschieden, verwitwet. In conversation people say „Ich bin Single.“
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- keine Steigerung
- ledig — no komparativ or superlativ
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ledig
single, unmarried (marital status)
Familienstand: ledig.
Marital status: single.
Word family
ledigdie Ledigensingle people (official)lediglichmerely, only (formal)
Common combinations
- ledig seinto be single
- Familienstand: ledigmarital status: single (forms)
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
Single (colloquial)unverheiratet
↔ Opposites
verheiratet
Common learner mistakes
- Ich bin allein. (meaning: not married)Ich bin ledig. / Ich bin Single.allein means alone (right now). Marital status is ledig, or Single in conversation.
Real examples
- Ich bin ledig und habe keine Kinder.I'm single and have no children.
- Ist dein Bruder noch ledig?Is your brother still single?
- Familienstand: ledig.Marital status: single.
