eigen

A2

own

English meaning
own

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eigen in a sentence

Nicht alle Kinder haben ein eigenes Zimmer.

Not all children have their own room.

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Where eigen comes from

Ableitung des Substantivs zum Adjektiv eigen durch Konversion

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Questions about eigen

What does eigen mean in English?

eigen means "own". For example: "Nicht alle Kinder haben ein eigenes Zimmer." — "Not all children have their own room."

What level is eigen in German?

eigen is a A2 word — a2 — elementary.

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