„Sie ist mutterseelenallein."
She is absolutely alone.
What does „Sie ist mutterseelenallein." mean in German?
„Sie ist mutterseelenallein." means "She is absolutely alone.." Literally: "She is mother-soul-alone.."
Literal Translation
"She is mother-soul-alone."
English Equivalent
"She's all by herself."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Compound adjective; emphatic 'completely alone'
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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