enlig
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See also: -enlig
Danish
Etymology
From en (“one”) + -lig, from Middle Low German einlik.
Pronunciation
Adjective
enlig
Inflection
| positive | comparative | superlative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite common singular | enlig | — | —2 |
| indefinite neuter singular | enligt | — | —2 |
| plural | enlige | — | —2 |
| definite attributive1 | enlige | — | — |
1 When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite,
the corresponding "indefinite" form is used.
2 The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively.
Synonyms
- (not married nor dating): enligstillet, enligtstillet
- (solitary): ensom
See also
Enlig (civilstatus) on the Danish Wikipedia.Wikipedia da
