noun · C1
die Eigenständigkeit
[ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌʃtɛndɪçkaɪ̯t]
independence, originality
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Declension
The noun in the four cases, with the definite article.
| Case | Singular | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative wer? was? | die Eigenständigkeit | |
| Accusative wen? was? | die Eigenständigkeit | |
| Dative wem? | der Eigenständigkeit | |
| Genitive wessen? | der Eigenständigkeit |
How the Word Is Built
Eigen root ständ root ig suffix keit suffix
- -ig
- makes an adjective: der Durst → durstig (thirsty).
- -keit
- a noun from an adjective, always feminine: möglich → die Möglichkeit (possibility).
A compound: Eigen + die Ständigkeit
The last word gives the article. More rules
Word family
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