adjective
eigen
vlastit
Etwas gehört zu einer Person oder Sache und nicht zu jemand anderem.
The German word "eigen" is an adjective meaning "own" or "peculiar". It relates to something belonging specifically to a person or thing (e.g., mein eigenes Haus – "my own house").
It can also imply something characteristic or typical (e.g., ein eigenartiger Geschmack – "a peculiar taste").
Similar words include:
- "besonders" (special, particular)
- "persönlich" (personal)
- "typisch" (typical)
Differences:
- Eigen emphasizes ownership or inherent characteristic.
- Besonders highlights distinctiveness or uniqueness.
- Persönlich relates more directly to a person.
- Typisch refers to what is typical or common for a category, not necessarily owned or unique.
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Examples
Ich habe mein eigenes Auto.adjective
Imam svoj vlastiti auto.
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