eingeboren
German
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Etymology 1
editFrom Middle High German īnborn, īngeborn. By surface analysis, ein- + geboren.
Adjective
editeingeboren (strong nominative masculine singular eingeborener, not comparable)
Declension
editPositive forms of eingeboren (uncomparable)
Derived terms
editEtymology 2
editein (“one”) + geboren (“born”), a calque of Latin ūnigenitus and Ancient Greek μονογενής (monogenḗs).
Adjective
editeingeboren (strong nominative masculine singular eingeborener, not comparable)
- (Christianity) only-begotten, sole of God the Son, denoting that he is the only and unique son of God the Father
- Ich glaube .... an Jesus Christus, seinen eingeborenen Sohn, unserm Hernn
- I believe ... in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord
Usage notes
editThis sense is mostly forgotten, even by religious people, and only used in the creed.
Declension
editPositive forms of eingeboren (uncomparable)
Further reading
edit- “eingeboren” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “eingeboren” in Duden online
- “eingeboren” in Duden online
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