adjective
single, unmarried
A1
ledig is an adjective meaning single or unmarried. Used predicatively (ledig sein) or attributively with normal adjective endings. It is not gradable (can't say 'more single') and not a participle. Common antonym: verheiratet. Frequent on official forms to indicate marital status.
Examples
Der Kollege blieb ledig, obwohl viele Freundinnen ihn attraktiv fanden.
The colleague remained single, although many female friends found him attractive.
Er ist ledig und hat keine Kinder.
He is single and has no children.
Im Formular bitte angeben, ob Sie ledig sind.
Please indicate on the form whether you are unmarried.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a table set for one person — single.
Think 'led' as in 'left single (led alone)'.
Notes
Used in official contexts to indicate marital status. Not commonly compared (is_gradable false).