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Eignen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Eignen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be suitable", "to be fit" or "to be appropriate".
Essential properties of "eignen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: eignen
- Simple past: eignete
- Participle: geeignet
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "eignen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be suitable or fit for"
- Definition: "To be appropriate or suitable for something or someone."
- Translation(s): to be suitable, to be fit, to be appropriate
- Synonym(s): passen, taugen, geeignet sein
- Antonym(s): ungeeignet
- Related word(s): geeignet, angemessen, passend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Dieses Werkzeug eignet sich perfekt für die Reparatur.
- Der Kandidat eignet sich hervorragend für die Position.
- Das Wetter eignet sich nicht zum Picknicken.
2.) "To acquire or take possession of"
- Definition: "To acquire or appropriate something."
- Translation(s): to appropriate, to acquire, to seize, to take possession of
- Synonym(s): aneignen, erwerben, sich bemächtigen
- Related word(s): Aneignung, Erwerb
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat sich unrechtmäßig das Grundstück geeignet.
- Die Firma hat sich die neue Technologie geeignet.
- Sie eigneten sich die Ideen anderer an.