adverb · rare

singly

сам, один

один, только, сам

allein, nur, selbst

In a single or unaccompanied mannerIn a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡli/

» Misfortunes never come singly.

Ein Unglück kommt selten allein.

Пришла беда — отворяй ворота́.

Беда не приходит одна.

Біда не приходить одна.

Meaning

5 senses

(not comparable)In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
(not comparable)Individually; particularly; severally.
to make men singly and personally good
(not comparable)Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed.
to attack another singly
(not comparable)Honestly; sincerely; simply.
(not comparable, obsolete)Singularly; peculiarly.

More definitions

5 sentences

Misfortunes never come singly.
Біда не приходить одна.
ruПришла беда — отворяй ворота́.
deEin Unglück kommt selten allein.
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I bear in mind that misfortunes never come singly.
deIch denke immer daran, dass ein Unglück niemals allein kommt.
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Misfortunes seldom come singly.
deEin Unglück kommt selten allein.
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Misfortunes rarely come singly.
deEin Unglück kommt selten allein.
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Misfortune never comes singly.
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