single

ˈsɪŋɡəl
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Translation of single from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

quantity

one only, not multiple
  • He bought a single ticket to the show.Hij kocht een enkel kaartje voor de show
2.

unmarried

not married or in a romantic relationship
  • She has been single for three years.Ze is al drie jaar single.
3.

solitude

existing alone or solitary
  • He lived a single life in the mountains.Hij leefde een single leven in de bergen.

Noun

1.

marital status

unmarried person
  • He remained a single well into his thirties.Hij bleef tot ver in de dertig ongetrouwd.
2.

music

song released individually or with few tracks
  • The band released a new single last week.De band bracht vorige week een nieuwe single uit.

Verb

1.

select one

tr.
choose one person or thing from a group
tr.
  • The coach will single out the best players for the team.De coach zal de beste spelers voor het team uitkiezen
2.

baseball

intr.TECH.US
get a hit that advances the batter one base
intr.TECH.US
slaan een honkslag slaan een honkslag maken
  • He singled to right field in the third inning.Hij sloeg een honkslag naar het rechtsveld in de derde inning.
3.

agriculture

tr.TECH.
thin out seedlings
tr.TECH.
  • Farmers single the seedlings to ensure proper growth.Boeren dunnen de zaailingen uit om een goede groei te garanderen.
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Expressions with single: examples in English and translations in Dutch

hitsingle
hit
Their latest hit single topped the charts for weeks.
uitkiezen
uitpikken
The teacher will single out one student for the prize.
single en klaar om te flirten
She is single and ready to mingle at the party tonight.
helemaal vrijgezel
She is single as a dollar bill and enjoys her freedom.
met één stem spreken
The committee spoke with a single voice on the issue.
ben je vrijgezel
Are you single, or are you seeing someone?

Synonyms and analogies of single in English

Examples of single in a sentence

  • A single rose lay on the table.
  • He enjoys being single and independent.
  • Many single people live in the city.
  • She enjoyed her single existence in the quiet countryside.
  • A single cabin stood isolated in the vast forest.
  • He wore a single, unbroken chain around his neck.

Translations of "single" in Context ordered by category and frequency

enkeladj.

He traced the disease to a mutation on a single chromosome.

Hij herleidde de ziekte tot een mutatie op één enkel chromosoom.

singleadj./nm.

She prefers to be in a relationship rather than stay single.

Ze is liever in een relatie dan dat ze single blijft.

alleenstaandadj.

The mommy blogger shared heartfelt stories about the challenges of single parenting.

De mamablogger deelde ontroerende verhalen over de uitdagingen van alleenstaand ouderschap.

vrijgezeladj./nm.

Friends often describe him as single and ready to socialize and very outgoing.

Vrienden omschrijven hem vaak als vrijgezel, sociaal ingesteld en heel extravert.

nummernn.

Their first single topped the charts and stayed number one for eight weeks.

Hun eerste single voerde de hitlijsten aan en bleef acht weken op nummer één.

enkeltjenn.

You can get a single ticket at the kiosk near the platform.

Je kunt een enkeltje kopen bij de kiosk naast het perron.

uitkiezenv.

The teacher will single out the best project for the prize.

De leraar zal het beste project uitkiezen voor de prijs.

selecterenv.

Thanks to that, I can single out people with similar profiles.

Daarmee kan ik mensen selecteren met vergelijkbare profielen.

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single: Examples and translations in context

Wizards study for years to master a single magical spell perfectly.

Tovenaars studeren jaren om één enkele magische spreuk perfect te beheersen.

He garnished the cocktail with a single juniper berry for garnish.

Hij werkte de cocktail af met één enkele jeneverbes als garnering.

A single bacon strip can enhance the flavor of many dishes.

Eén enkel plakje spek kan de smaak van veel gerechten versterken.

A single cedar tree can provide shelter for many small animals.

Eén enkele ceder kan beschutting bieden aan heel wat kleine dieren.

Not a single dollar was spent on unnecessary things this month.

Deze maand is er geen enkele euro aan onnodige dingen uitgegeven.

The system generated a single entry log for every completed transaction.

Het systeem heeft voor elke afgeronde transactie één enkel logboekitem aangemaakt.

A single event can be the catalyst for profound personal growth.

Eén enkele gebeurtenis kan de aanzet zijn tot diepe persoonlijke groei.

A single chili can make a meal taste much hotter than expected.

Eén enkele chilipeper kan een maaltijd veel heter maken dan je verwacht.

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