Adjective
eigen
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ̯ɡən/
own
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Meanings
Adjective
- own
- peculiar, particular (about something)
Example sentence
Jedes Kind hat beim Lernen sein eigenes Tempo.
Every child has their own pace when learning.
Usage
- mein eigenes Zimmer — My own room; eigen takes an ending after the possessive.
- eigen / eigenartig — Eigen can mean own; eigenartig means strange or peculiar.
Zum ersten Mal hat sie eine eigene Werkstatt.
For the first time, she has a workshop of her own.