Translation of German word "ohne" to English
ohne
/oːnə/
Meaning
PrepositionOutside of, beyond.
How to use
ohne ('without') is a preposition that ALWAYS takes the accusative case (ohne mich, ohne Zweifel). Used with zu + infinitive: ohne zu fragen (without asking).
🇬🇧 English
without
Example
Da er aus einer großen, armen Familie stammte, lernte er, ohne Leben zu leben.
Because he came from a large, poor family, he learned to live without life.
Uns ist das Brot ausgegangen; Du musst darauf verzichten, bis ich zur Bäckerei komme.
We have run out of bread; You have to hold off until I get to the bakery.
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Common phrases
- ohne Zweifel— without doubt
- ohne Erfolg— without success
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What is the definition of the German word "ohne"?▼
The German word "ohne" is defined as: "Outside of, beyond."
What does the German word "ohne" mean?▼
The German word "ohne" means "without" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "ohne"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Da er aus einer großen, armen Familie stammte, lernte er, ohne Leben zu leben." (which translates as "Because he came from a large, poor family, he learned to live without life.").
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