Eigenheit
German
Etymology
eigen + -heit
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯ɡənhaɪ̯t/
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Noun
Eigenheit f (genitive Eigenheit, plural Eigenheiten)
- singularity (the state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual)
- behavior, mannerism (a distinctive behavioral trait)
- Es brauchte seine Zeit, bis er sich an die Eigenheiten der Menschen im neuen Land gewöhnt hatte.
- It took a little while for him to get used to the behavior of people in the new country.
Synonyms
- Besonderheit
- Eigenart
Further reading
- Eigenheit in Duden online