Die Eigenschaft
Example: Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft im Umgang mit Kindern.
Definition
"Die Eigenschaft" refers to a characteristic or quality that defines or distinguishes a person, object, or concept. For example, patience is an important "Eigenschaft" when dealing with children, highlighting its role as a valued trait or attribute.
Etymology
The word "die Eigenschaft" comes from the German roots 'eigen,' meaning 'own' or 'particular,' and 'schaft,' a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition. Originally, it described something that inherently belongs to or characterizes someone or something. Did you know that the idea of 'own-ness' in "Eigenschaft" reflects how qualities are seen as intrinsic to their bearer?
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"Die Eigenschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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