alone; on one’s own
physical or social solitude
Sunt singur acasă.
I am alone at home.
A mers singur la gară.
He went to the station alone.
#93 · Adjective · ADJ
In Romanian, singur means “alone; on one’s own”. It’s the #93 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Common adjective meaning 'alone', 'single', or 'only' depending on context. It is also used in the sense of 'by oneself' or 'without help'.
neutralphysical or social solitude
I am alone at home.
He went to the station alone.
emphasizes uniqueness or being the only one
I don’t have a single answer.
He is my only brother.
done independently
He learned Romanian by himself.
You can solve the problem on your own.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 4 forms cover about 91% of everyday use — learn these first.
| neuter plural | singure | |
|---|---|---|
| feminine plural | singure | |
| neuter singular | singur | |
| masculine plural | singuri | |
| feminine singular | singură | |
| masculine singular | singur |
Sunt singur acasă.
I am alone at home.
singur - alone, by oneself
A mers singur la gară.
He went to the station alone.
singur - without company
A învățat singur româna.
He learned Romanian by himself.
singur - independently