eigener
Translation
own, one's own, particular, proper
Examples
Das ist sein eigener Hund.
That is his own dog.
Ein eigener Chef zu sein, ist schwer.
To be one's own boss is difficult.
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'.