enteignen

C1

expropriate

English meaning
expropriate

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enteignen in a sentence

Die Stadt hat das Land enteignet, um das neue Parkprojekt zu verwirklichen.

Word family

enteignen is built from eignen (be suitable). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does enteignen mean in English?

enteignen means "expropriate". For example: "Die Stadt hat das Land enteignet, um das neue Parkprojekt zu verwirklichen."

What level is enteignen in German?

enteignen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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