eigenen
Translation
own, one's own, particular, proper
Examples
Ich habe meinen eigenen Computer.
I have my own computer.
Er hilft seinem eigenen Bruder.
He helps his own brother.
Sie spricht mit ihren eigenen Kindern.
She speaks with her own children.
Grammar Patterns
((eigen-)) + Noun Modifies a noun to mean 'one's own'. I am driving with my own car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persönlich (personal), individuell (individual); Antonyms: fremd (foreign), gemeinsam (shared).
Etymology
From Old High German 'eigan' (to possess), related to the English word 'own'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'my own'. The 'eig-' part sounds a bit like 'I'. So it's something that belongs to 'I' or is 'my own'.