NOUN
Eigentum/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩tuːm/property; ownership; possessions
Eigentum is a German noun that means property, ownership, or possessions. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩tuːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Eigentume".
Definitions
1.ownership of something; what someone owns(legal, general)
a.tangible or intangible property owned
Dieses Auto ist mein Eigentum.—This car is my property.
b.the legal concept of possessing something as owner
Das Eigentum an der Wohnung ist eindeutig geklärt.—Ownership of the apartment is clearly established.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Eigentum | die Eigentume |
| Genitive | des Eigentums | der Eigentume |
| Dative | dem Eigentum | den Eigentumen |
| Accusative | das Eigentum | die Eigentume |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eigentum" mean in English?
- "Eigentum" means property, ownership, or possessions. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eigentum"?
- "Eigentum" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩tuːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Eigentum" der, die, or das?
- "Eigentum" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Eigentum"?
- The plural of "Eigentum" is "Eigentume".
- What part of speech is "Eigentum"?
- "Eigentum" is a noun in German.
