NOUN
Eigenschaft/ˈaɪ̯ɡŋ̍ʃaft/quality; property; characteristic
Eigenschaft is a German noun that means quality, property, or characteristic. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡŋ̍ʃaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Eigenschaften".
Definitions
1.a characteristic or feature that defines someone or something(general)
a.trait or attribute of a person
Zuverlässigkeit ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft eines guten Freundes.—Reliability is an important quality of a good friend.
b.feature or quality of an object or thing
Holz hat die Eigenschaft, Feuchtigkeit aufzunehmen.—Wood has the property of absorbing moisture.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Eigenschaft | die Eigenschaften |
| Genitive | der Eigenschaft | der Eigenschaften |
| Dative | der Eigenschaft | den Eigenschaften |
| Accusative | die Eigenschaft | die Eigenschaften |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eigenschaft" mean in English?
- "Eigenschaft" means quality, property, or characteristic. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eigenschaft"?
- "Eigenschaft" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡŋ̍ʃaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Eigenschaft" der, die, or das?
- "Eigenschaft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Eigenschaft"?
- The plural of "Eigenschaft" is "Eigenschaften".
- What part of speech is "Eigenschaft"?
- "Eigenschaft" is a noun in German.
