das Eigentum
Translation
property, possession, ownership
Examples
Das Haus ist mein Eigentum.
The house is my property.
Er schützt sein geistiges Eigentum.
He protects his intellectual property.
Das Betreten von Privateigentum ist verboten.
Entering private property is forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ((sb.'s)) property Das Haus ist mein Eigentum.
the ((ownership)) ((of sth.)) Er hat das Eigentum an dem Grundstück.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitz (possession), Vermögen (assets); Antonym: Schulden (debt)
Etymology
Composed of 'eigen' (own) and the suffix '-tum', which indicates a state or condition, similar to '-dom' in English. Literally 'own-dom'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the root 'eigen', which means 'own'. If something is 'eigen', it is your 'Eigentum'.