der Eigenbedarf
Translation
personal use, own consumption, personal need
Examples
Er meldete Eigenbedarf für die Wohnung an.
He registered a personal need for the apartment.
Der Strom aus der Solaranlage ist für den Eigenbedarf.
The electricity from the solar panel is for personal use.
Grammar Patterns
to claim Eigenbedarf ((für+4)) to claim personal use for sth./sb. He claimed personal use for his daughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eigenverbrauch (own consumption), Selbstnutzung (self-use)
Etymology
From 'eigen' (own) and 'Bedarf' (need, demand). Literally 'own need'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a landlord claiming they have their 'own need' (Eigenbedarf) to use a property they're renting out.