Eigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eigen" is used as adjective with the meaning of "own", "particular" or "characteristic".

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Meanings of "eigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Characteristic or peculiar to someone/something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Jeder Mensch hat seine eigene Persönlichkeit.Every person has their own personality.
  2. Das ist meine eigene Entscheidung.That is my own decision.
  3. Sie hat ihren ganz eigenen Stil entwickelt.She has developed her very own style.

2.) "Belonging to oneself"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wohnt in seinem eigenen Haus.He lives in his own house.
  2. Sie hat ihr eigenes Geschäft eröffnet.She opened her own business.
  3. Jeder ist für seine eigenen Handlungen verantwortlich.Everyone is responsible for their own actions.

3.) "Unusual or peculiar"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine eigene Art zu sprechen.He has a peculiar way of speaking.
  2. Das ist wirklich eine eigene Situation.That is truly a peculiar situation.
  3. Ihre eigene Interpretation des Stücks überraschte alle.Her peculiar interpretation of the play surprised everyone.

4.) "Independent or autonomous"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie ist eine sehr eigen Person.She is a very independent person.
  2. Er hat seine eigenen Ansichten zu diesem Thema.He has his own (independent) views on this topic.
  3. Das Kind entwickelt langsam seinen eigenen Willen.The child is slowly developing its own will (autonomy).
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