die Eigenangabe
Translation
self-declaration, own statement, self-reported information
Examples
Die Daten basieren auf Eigenangaben der Teilnehmer.
The data is based on the participants' self-reported information.
Laut Eigenangabe ist er Nichtraucher.
According to his own statement, he is a non-smoker.
Grammar Patterns
based on ((sth.)) The study is based on self-reported data.
according to ((sth.)) According to the witness's own statement, the perpetrator was tall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Selbstauskunft (self-disclosure); Antonyms: die Fremdangabe (third-party information)
Etymology
From 'eigen' (own, self) + 'Angabe' (statement, information). Literally 'own statement'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as information you 'give' (from 'geben' in 'Angabe') about your 'own' (eigen) self.