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 a key attribute or trait.
Etymology
The word "Eigenschaft" comes from the German root 'eigen,' meaning 'own' or 'peculiar,' combined with 'schaft,' a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or quality. Essentially, "Eigenschaft" means a property or attribute that belongs inherently to something. Did you know? The suffix '-schaft' is similar to the English '-ship,' as in 'friendship,' indicating a condition or quality.
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"Die Eigenschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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