verb
eignen
suit · be suitable
Gut oder passend für einen Zweck sein.
The German verb "eignen" means "to be suitable" or "to be fit for" something.
- It comes from the adjective "eigen", meaning "own" or "particular".
- Used reflexively as "sich eignen", it means "to be suitable" or "to qualify".
Similar words:
- passend sein (to be fitting)
- tauglich sein (to be suitable)
- geeignet sein (to be appropriate)
Differences:
- "eignen" often emphasizes suitability in terms of inherent qualities or fitness.
- "passend sein" focuses more on matching or fitting well.
- "tauglich sein" emphasizes functional suitability or capability.
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Examples
Das Buch eignet sich gut zum Lernen.verb
The book is well suited for learning.
Viele Bücher eignen sich auch zum Lernen.verb
Many books are also suitable for learning.
Welche Materialien eigneten sich für den Bau?verb
Which materials were suitable for the construction?
Eignet sich dieser Stoff für ein Sommerkleid?verb
Is this fabric suitable for a summer dress?
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