Eigenschaft

quality/characteristic

Plural: die Eigenschaften/ˈaɪɡn̩ʃaft/

Feminine noun meaning 'quality' or 'characteristic'. 'Gute Eigenschaften' = good qualities.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
die Eigenschaft	die Eigenschaften	/ˈaɪɡn̩ʃaft/

Example Sentences

Ehrlichkeit ist eine gute Eigenschaft.

Honesty is a good quality.

Welche Eigenschaften sind dir wichtig?

What qualities are important to you?

Das Material hat besondere Eigenschaften.

The material has special properties.

Charaktereigenschaft (die) — character trait

Confusing 'Eigenschaft' and 'Fähigkeit'

✅ 'Eigenschaft' = quality/trait (inherent). 'Fähigkeit' = ability/skill (acquired)

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