Adverb
eigens
Pronunciation: /aɪ̯ɡəns/
specifically (just for this purpose)
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Meanings
Adverb
- specifically (just for this purpose)
Example sentence
Das Wrack wurde von eigens entworfenen Bergungskränen gehoben.
The wreck was lifted by specifically designed salvage cranes.
Usage
- eigens für etwas — Specifically for a particular purpose.
- eigens / selbst — Eigens stresses purpose; selbst can stress who did something.
Für die Ausstellung wurden eigens kleine Modelle gebaut.
Small models were built especially for the exhibition.