die Enteignung

C1

expropriation

English meaning
expropriation
Gender
die — feminine

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Enteignung in a sentence

Die Enteignung von Privatbesitz war ein kontroverses Thema in der Politik.

Word family

die Enteignung is built from die Eignung (suitability). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with Enteignung

Questions about Enteignung

Is it der, die or das Enteignung?

It is die Enteignung — Enteignung is feminine.

What does Enteignung mean in English?

die Enteignung means "expropriation". For example: "Die Enteignung von Privatbesitz war ein kontroverses Thema in der Politik."

What level is Enteignung in German?

Enteignung is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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