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"I'm single" in German: ich bin Single
ich bin Single
I'm single in German is ich bin Single. The English loanword is everyday German. Softer options are Ich bin nicht vergeben or Ich bin ledig on forms.
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How to pronounce ich bin Single
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ikh bin SING-uhl
/ɪç bɪn ˈsɪŋl̩/
ikh bin SING-uhl. Same stress as English single; German r not needed.
"I'm single" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ich bin Single | I'm single Core phrase. | Core phrase. |
| Bist du Single? | Are you single? Informal question. | Informal question. |
| nicht vergeben | not taken Softer. | Softer. |
| ledig | unmarried / single Forms/official. | Forms/official. |
How to use ich bin Single in real life
- 1Dating app honesty
Zur Klarheit: ich bin Single.
For clarity: I'm single.
Full phrase.
- 2Friend asking
Bist du noch Single, oder hat sich was getan?
Are you still single, or has something happened?
Question.
- 3Party intro
Ich bin Single und neu in der Stadt.
I'm single and new in town.
Status + context.
Mistakes English speakers make with ich bin Single
Incorrect: Ich bin einzeln.
Correct: Ich bin Single.
Einzeln means individually, not relationship status.
Incorrect: Ich habe Single.
Correct: Ich bin Single.
Use sein.
Good to know
Single is fully natural in spoken German. On bureaucracy forms, ledig is safer. Friends may tease about Singleleben without meaning harm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up after a year
ChatPal
Und privat? Alles neu?
And privately? Anything new?
You
Nichts Festes. Ich bin Single.
Nothing serious. I'm single.
ChatPal
Ich bin Single auch gerade.
I'm single right now too.
You
Dann erzähl mir von deinen Wochenenden.
Then tell me about your weekends.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm single" in German
How do you say I'm single?
Ich bin Single.
Official form word?
Ledig.
How do you ask?
Bist du Single?
Softer phrasing?
Ich bin nicht vergeben.
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