die Aneignung
Translation
appropriation, acquisition, adoption, mastery
Examples
Die Aneignung von Wissen ist wichtig.
The acquisition of knowledge is important.
Kulturelle Aneignung ist ein kontroverses Thema.
Cultural appropriation is a controversial topic.
Die Aneignung des Grundstücks war illegal.
The appropriation of the land was illegal.
Grammar Patterns
die Aneignung ((et2)) the appropriation/acquisition of sth. The appropriation of new knowledge is crucial.
die Aneignung ((von+3)) the appropriation/acquisition of sth. The acquisition of foreign languages opens doors.
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Etymology
From the verb 'aneignen' (to appropriate). Composed of 'an-' (to, at) + 'eigen' (own). Literally, 'the act of making something one's own'.
Memory Tips
Think of the process of making something your 'eigen' (own). The prefix 'an-' indicates the direction towards yourself.