eigenwillig
B2idiosyncratic / headstrong / outlandish
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eigenwillig in a sentence
Ihre eigenwillige Art gefiel nicht jedem.
Her idiosyncratic manner was not liked by everyone.
Comparative and superlative
eigenwillig → eigenwilliger → am eigenwilligsten
Word family
eigenwillig is built from willig (willing) and eigen (own). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about eigenwillig
What is the comparative of eigenwillig?
eigenwillig → eigenwilliger → am eigenwilligsten.
What does eigenwillig mean in English?
eigenwillig means "idiosyncratic / headstrong / outlandish". For example: "Ihre eigenwillige Art gefiel nicht jedem." — "Her idiosyncratic manner was not liked by everyone."
What level is eigenwillig in German?
eigenwillig is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the describing personality vocabulary.
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