NOUN
Eigenschaft/ˈaɪ̯ɡŋ̍ʃaft/quality; characteristic; property
Eigenschaft is a German noun that means quality, characteristic, or property. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡŋ̍ʃaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Eigenschaften".
Definitions
1.a feature, attribute, or characteristic that describes someone or something(general)
a.personal trait or characteristic of a person
Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft für Lehrer.—Patience is an important quality for teachers.
b.attribute or feature of a thing, often technical or scientific
Wasser hat die Eigenschaft, bei 100 Grad zu kochen.—Water has the property of boiling at 100 degrees.
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, characteristic, or property. 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.
