Noun
das Eigentum
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪɡəntuːm/
property; possession
B2
rank #2,514
Meanings
Noun
- property; possession
- ownership
Example sentence
Das Fahrrad ist mein Eigentum.
The bicycle is my property.
Word forms
singular
das Eigentum
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Eigentum
Accusativedas Eigentum
Dativedem Eigentum
Genitivedes Eigentums
Eigentum has no common plural.
Usage
- mein Eigentum — Names what legally belongs to me.
- Eigentum / Besitz — Ownership differs from merely having something in your possession.
Das Gelände ist privates Eigentum.
The grounds are private property.