ADJECTIVE
eigen/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩/own; personal; private
eigen is a German adjective that means own, personal, or private. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "eigener" and "eigensten".
Definitions
1.belonging to the person mentioned; own(ownership)
a.denotes something that belongs to someone personally
Er hat sein eigenes Auto.—He has his own car.
b.emphasizes possession or authorship
Sie wohnt in ihrer eigenen Wohnung.—She lives in her own apartment.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | eigen |
|---|---|
| Comparative | eigener |
| Superlative | eigensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eigen" mean in English?
- "eigen" means own, personal, or private. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "eigen"?
- "eigen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "eigen"?
- The comparative of "eigen" is "eigener" and the superlative is "eigensten".
- What part of speech is "eigen"?
- "eigen" is a adjective in German.
