Usage Note
Einzelkind is a child who has no siblings. German sociological and psychological literature frequently discusses whether growing up as an Einzelkind influences personality development differently from having siblings.
Examples
"Als Einzelkind lernte er früh, sich selbst zu beschäftigen."
Natural Translation
As an only child, he learned early to keep himself occupied.
Literal Translation
As only-child learned he early to keep himself occupied.
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