eigenständig/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌʃtɛndɪç/independent; autonomous; self-reliant
eigenständig is a German adjective that means independent, autonomous, or self-reliant. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌʃtɛndɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "eigenständiger" and "eigenständigsten".
Definitions
1.able to act or think independently; autonomous(personal quality)
a.able to solve problems or complete tasks on one's own initiative
Sie arbeitet sehr eigenständig und braucht kaum Unterstützung.—She works very independently and hardly needs any support.
2.functioning or existing separately; independent, not subordinate(organizational/structural)
a.not belonging to or controlled by another institution or entity
Die Abteilung ist jetzt eigenständig und nicht mehr Teil des Mutterkonzerns.—The department is now independent and no longer part of the parent company.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | eigenständig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | eigenständiger |
| Superlative | eigenständigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eigenständig" mean in English?
- "eigenständig" means independent, autonomous, or self-reliant. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "eigenständig"?
- "eigenständig" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌʃtɛndɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "eigenständig"?
- The comparative of "eigenständig" is "eigenständiger" and the superlative is "eigenständigsten".
- What part of speech is "eigenständig"?
- "eigenständig" is a adjective in German.
