die Eigenschaft
trait, quality, characteristic
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩ʃaft/
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Cultural Note
Eigenschaft comes from 'eigen' (own/one's own), emphasizing that these are the qualities that belong to and define a person. In job interviews and dating, Germans often discuss 'positive und negative Eigenschaften' very directly.
📝 Example Sentences
Ehrlichkeit ist seine beste Eigenschaft.
Honesty is his best quality.
Welche Eigenschaften schätzt du an einem Partner?
What qualities do you value in a partner?
Jeder Mensch hat gute und schlechte Eigenschaften.
Every person has good and bad traits.