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.

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