VERB
eignen/ˈaɪ̯ɡnən/to be suitable; to be appropriate
eignen is a German verb that means to be suitable or to be appropriate. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "eignete" and the past participle is "geeignet".
Definitions
1.to be suitable (for something); to be appropriate (for something)(general suitability, often reflexive)
a.to be appropriate or fit for a particular purpose or use (usually with 'sich' + für/zu)
Dieses Buch eignet sich für Anfänger.—This book is suitable for beginners.
b.to be suitable in a more general or abstract sense
Nicht alle Materialien eignen sich zum Bauen.—Not all materials are suitable for building.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | eignen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | eigne |
| Present (du) | eignest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | eignet |
| Preterite (ich) | eignete |
| Participle II | geeignet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | eignete |
| Imperative (singular) | eigne |
| Imperative (plural) | eignet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eignen" mean in English?
- "eignen" means to be suitable or to be appropriate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "eignen"?
- "eignen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "eignen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "eignen" is "geeignet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "eignen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "eignen" becomes "eignete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "eignen"?
- "eignen" is a verb in German.
