eigene
Translation
own, one's own, particular
Examples
Ich habe meine eigene Wohnung.
I have my own flat.
Jeder hat seine eigene Meinung.
Everyone has their own opinion.
Das sind ihre eigene Probleme.
Those are their own problems.
Grammar Patterns
((possessive pronoun)) + eigene + noun (fem./pl.) one's own ... That is my own bag.
Similar Words
persönlich (personal); Antonyms: fremd (foreign, someone else's)
Etymology
From Old High German 'eigan' (to possess), related to the English word 'own'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English 'own'. Think of 'my own' as 'mein eigen'.