German word

Eigenschaft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯gn̩ʃaft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfeature

Example

Die Eigenschaften dieser Stadt sind viele Parks und Cafés.

The features of this city are its many parks and cafés.

Illustration for Eigenschaft (feature)

More examples

Er hat eine wichtige Eigenschaft: Er ist zuverlässig.

He has an important feature: he is reliable.

Core concept

A noticeable trait that helps identify or describe something, from a person's character to a city's distinctive features.

Common phrases

  • eine Eigenschaft haben

    have a feature

  • positive Eigenschaft

    positive feature

  • typische Eigenschaft

    typical feature

Similar words

Merkmal: A noticeable characteristic used to identify a person or thing.
Qualität: The degree of goodness or excellence in a thing or service.
Charakter: A person's personality and the tendencies shown in behavior and thought.
Besonderheit: A distinctive feature that stands out as unusual or unique.

Definition in German

Ein Merkmal oder eine Qualität, die eine Person, eine Sache oder einen Zustand kennzeichnet.

Word origin

The word developed from German eigen, 'own', and -schaft, a suffix that forms nouns for a state, quality, or relationship.

Usage tips

  • English property often fits technical or abstract contexts, while quality usually suits people and feature suits visible or functional aspects.

Other meanings

  • propertynoun
  • qualitynoun
  • attributenoun

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