Eigenhändig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eigenhändig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "personally", "by hand" or "self-made". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "eigenhändig"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Composition: compound adjective formed by eigen, Hand

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Done personally, without assistance"

"Eigenhändig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Brief eigenhändig geschrieben.He wrote the letter personally/by hand.
  2. Sie hat das Bild eigenhändig gemalt.She painted the picture herself.
  3. Er hat das Projekt eigenhändig abgeschlossen.He completed the project himself.

2.) "Performed personally, without external involvement"

"Eigenhändig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Geschenk eigenhändig überreicht.He handed over the gift personally.
  2. Sie hat die Tür eigenhändig geöffnet.She opened the door herself.
  3. Er hat die Aufgabe eigenhändig erledigt.He completed the task himself.
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