eigen
Translation
own, one's own, particular, peculiar
Examples
Das ist mein eigenes Auto.
That is my own car.
Er hat seine eigene Meinung.
He has his own opinion.
Sie hat eine eigene Art zu sprechen.
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Grammar Patterns
eigen + Noun one's own ... mein eigenes Haus
sich ((sth.)) zu eigen machen to make sth. one's own She made his words her own.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persönlich (personal), individuell (individual); Antonyms: fremd (foreign, strange), allgemein (general)
Etymology
From Old High German 'eigan', meaning 'to possess, have'. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'own'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'own'. Think 'my own' -> 'mein eigen'.