eigenverantwortlich
/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩fɛɐ̯ˌʔantvɔʁtlɪç/
adjective
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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on one's own responsibility
Built from eigen (own (belonging to oneself)) + verantwortlich (responsible).
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Er handelt eigenverantwortlich.
He acts on his own responsibility.
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Made of
- eigen own (belonging to oneself)
- verantwortlich responsible
Practice
1 What does eigenverantwortlich mean?
on one's own responsibility
2 Fill the gap: Er handelt ___.
Full sentence: Er handelt eigenverantwortlich. (He acts on his own responsibility.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches eigenverantwortlich?
eigenverantwortlich: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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