Ohne Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ohne" is mainly used as preposition meaning "without". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "ohne"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: accusative
  • Functions: modal

Meanings of "ohne" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Without, lacking, in the absence of"

"Ohne", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ging ohne Regenschirm aus dem Haus.He left the house without an umbrella.
  2. Sie trinkt ihren Kaffee ohne Zucker.She drinks her coffee without sugar.
  3. Wir können das nicht ohne deine Hilfe schaffen.We cannot do that without your help.

2.) "Introduces a clause expressing an unperformed action"

"Ohne", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.He left without saying goodbye.
  2. Sie beendete die Arbeit, ohne eine Pause zu machen.She finished the work without taking a break.
  3. Ich kann nicht einschlafen, ohne ein Buch zu lesen.I can't fall asleep without reading a book.
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