eigenaard

Dutch

Etymology

From eigen (“own”) +‎ aard (“nature, character”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛi̯ɣənaːrt/
• Hyphenation: ei‧gen‧aard

Noun

eigenaard m (plural eigenaarden, diminutive eigenaardje n)

1. the essence or nature of a person or thing

Derived terms

• eigenaardig